[Fluffie]

The man at least didn't 'love' Vicotnik enough to speak out his desire to serve him just like that, but he also didn't 'hate' him enough to utter his wishes to see the magician dead.

"I'll have him dead."

Awaiting the man's reaction, his still weary body prepares itself to lash out if needed. He couldn't have the man go and run off, screaming and warning the magician of his awakening...