Oh, much worse. Villainous murdering plague doctor is a bit of a downer, let me tell you. Though I think I've made it work, and it's done wonders for my credibility in certain circles.

[Again, he laughs. Folds his long arms across his chest, hands coming to rest on his forearms.]

And you do have a point. I should just see it as more of a challenge, and who doesn't like one of those? Besides, no doubt there's a thriving underground market or two around here, something like that. All kinds of nefarious ways for an enterprising submissive to get ahead.

[And at that, he sounds positively gleeful, once again easily shucking off any hardship that has been placed upon him. He'll find a way, as he always does, and then probably use everything he has to try and help those he considers more deserving than him, whilst forgetting to feed himself and the like. Julian Devorak: a bonafide walking disaster.]

You have been excessively generous. You're quite sure you don't want me to repay you, somehow?

[And the particular arch of his brow ought to make his meaning quite clear.]