Borthric looks almost disgusted for a moment, but soon reverts to a calm expression. "Would you really insult a priest and mock an entire audience?" Borthric chuckles. "And how many taunts are you going to make before you learn humility can do you good?" Despite Brake's efforts to enrage him, Borthric remains peaceful in his questions, thwarting the devilman's desire for violence and avoiding tension.
Spirits unaffected, he gulps another pint and playfully reminds, "That was number four, devil dick. Now let's keep this contest to you and me. Sure, this'll be a good tale to tell, but I like my tavern-toils best left one-on-one."