It would have been interesting to see what you would have done if you had been a part of our group. [and since his sense of empathy is extremely low he can't even say 'but I'd never wish that on anyone' and mean it...]

Mm, well, you've worked hard with the constraints given. [the little announcement has him arching a brow, though, holding his glass up to his chin.]

Would that make you the queen of sadism?