Then in the continued interest of your own self preservation, you would do to make yourself as useful as possible very quickly.

[He starts to walk away, ignoring New Moon's slight pulling. Dog loves you, at least, Frederic.]

I already have plans for today, but I'll require your use tomorrow.

[He's not serious about killing Frederic (yet), but it's amusing watching him squirm at the idea.]

[...That's a habit he should probably stop.]< /small>