He laughs along. He even lifts his glass in cheers, swigging the whole of it back and setting it upon the bar to be refilled. Ekkehardt was definitely a smarter man than him.

"I'm not sure if that sounds alright or just agonizing," He says, rueful as well. "My perspective is skewed." Every day away tore at him at least a little. But at least he can admit it might be blinding him to something not nearly so bad.

"Can I ask why you wanted to be here? I know you've got some good reason in there. Probably five, and two secret back up reasons." He's teasing a little.