You're not an idiot - I'm fairly sure nothing you say could make me believe that. Though, knowing this... I'm not going to make you handle Iris on your own if it can be helped.

[Seriously, that sounds hideous.]

As I said, if you would prefer to discuss Sanguis, we can. Although I don't know what else I have to offer you other than what I've already told you. It's just...unpleasant, for now.

[...and also likely why he's being Like This, in hindsight, but eh.]