In my experience, there's always going to be villains. [Take, for example, the shambling corpse of a madman that he'd have to take care of if/when he ever made it home. No rest for the wicked, as they said.] Might as well let there be some variety.

[Still, Adelina's comment manages to bring a smile to his face.]

Now you're speaking my language k-- [He flashed her an apologetic look.] Adelina. [He paused a beat, then allowed a mock scowl to take his face.] You know, I don't work well with full names. We're going to have to compromise here.