[now he's quiet for a while. introspection takes so much effort]

...Not dissatisfied, no. 'Cause it ain't about bein' "satisfied." Even the idea that you'd want to be with me enough to make an effort is excitin'... And I'd be happy seein' you.

But you're ambitious. And more than just wantin' to see ya, I wanna see ya succeed. Maybe not marryin' the Emperor. But whatever you wanna do. And you've talked plenty about how you'd get banished from society for thinkin' lewd thoughts or whatever. Slippin' in some days off for some "intimate" moments with a notorious criminal don't seem like it's gonna help you out much.