[Hm...? No scoldings from Daddy today? Lobelia's surprise doesn't linger— he knows Temenos well enough now to understand why he's in something of a good mood. It pleases him to play the role of detective in much the same way that it pleases Lobelia to witness someone's utter destruction after a failed attempt at getting away with murder. Come tomorrow's trial, he won't be surprised if the two of them are sat side by side in the front row.]

Heh-ahaha! Just what are you accusing me of now? Do you take me for some sort of madman?

[There's no hiding the truth now— not from Temenos, someone who has sussed out his true nature, but he may regret having asked. Playing with fire is dangerous, but if he insists on learning the hard way, Lobelia won't spare him any mercy.]

Mm, I feel a bit envieux! My crimes have long been chalked up to natural disaster and uncontrollable forces of nature. No one would suspect a single man was capable of the destruction I've caused. A little credit where credit is due wouldn't hurt.

[That ought to clue Temenos in on how powerful Lobelia truly is... you know, if he believes his lofty claims.]