[So it's going to be like that, then. Padparadscha's smile remains unfazed, but there's a faint trace of what might be a roll of the eyes as they tilt their head. Dealing with Phos back when had been little different to dealing with a child, and this feels rather similar.]

Trust me, there's no need to pretend to be grateful for it. Not everyone's pride takes such blows so easily. [There are so many worse things they could say to Rutile, but they'd be completely unnecessary, and probably cause unnecessary damage while they're at it.] As I said earlier, it seems as if you're set on this one way or another, so forgive me if I'm seeking what information I can before you're already gone.

[Padparadscha doesn't intend to incite anything, but if Rutile is going to be that direct, then they'll provide a slight bit of directness back.]