"Various as in various," Algidus responds, his voice tight, like he's trying to keep a growl out of it.It's actually a shocking level of control for him, a courtesy he wouldn't offer to just anyone, though it might be hard to tell given that this is their first interaction. apparently he's been somewhat tempered by her previous offer of understanding, though he's unable to completely hold back his scathing sarcasm: "You do know the definition of the word, right? It can be offensive, defensive, or for support. It does not have to be violent."

Though he's not ruling out that his original intent was--lying is something his people find most unbecoming--it seems to be something he's trying to turn away from now, which is more than most get with him.