All men love to talk about themselves, even the ones who are completely buggers.
He wanted you dead, now he doesn't, I don't know why. Chimera's crazy, he doesn't need a reason to change his mind.
I thought of several alec smart remarks, but you should humor crazy people when you're at their mercy; it's a rule.
I wasn't afraid of him anymore, because I could smell his fear. You never had to be afraid of anything that was afraid of you.