[ a gentle shake of his head. ] Let's just say an old friend managed to fend them off for the most part.

[ does hizen have no idea how much he saved shylock's bar that one time? shylock will have to thank him more properly in the future. ]

Now, now, no need to worry about me. I'd like to meet more of Miss Emily Dyer outside of her clinical personality, to be honest. [ he gestures a hand at the bar stool in front of him -- all cleaned up just for her. ] Will you sit down and keep me company for a little while?