[ Even in the face, there are a few differences - "Richard"s expression is keener, colder, and that's ignoring the demonic cast of his eyes. Their slit pupils glow warmly now as his mouth quirks into a thin crooked smile. There's a hint of amusement - and just a tad more of distaste - in his tone when he responds. ]

Hm, I might be able to better deliver information, yes - but so long as he knows it involves you, I suspect there'll be some reluctance to be included in anything. You see, it's less that he worries you harbor a grudge, and more that you directly mock everything he believes in whenever you two interact. You are aware that you antagonize him too, aren't you?

I can't say it's left the best impression on me, either. If you truly want to cooperate with either of us, that's something that needs to be addressed~