“I can make a very compelling argument. But I don’t want to have to do that.”
“So I interest you. Is that because you think I’m not human, or because I’m not afraid of you?”
“I find some humans interesting, mind you. I just haven’t quite decided what I like about you yet. But there’s definitely something.”
“I feel I should be worried, but it’s too much like work. But you see, I was right after all. If you can’t use your power you’re not actually that good at manipulating people, are you?”