Y, y-you are welcome to lie to me, sire. Lies are a comfort, after all. Truth is what is frightful. [by the logic of his world truth and terror are the same word, the very same thing at their core idea. When he's afraid of what he's told, he can assess that is is truthful. When he is lied to, the lack of terror is therefore pleasant. Truth is harsh, lies are kind.

So, yes, his eyes are wide at the further confession of what Dion is, what he can control. Despite that telltale sign of fear, Ankari isn't pulling away, he's too curious to flee in fear. Too foolishly intrigued,]

Which... is why I don't doubt what you tell me. That is a terrifying power you hold. Such responsibility I can hardly comprehend.