I'm too arrogant? Hah! You know how I have lived on the battlefield, ever sharpening the edge of my blade with every foe I crush. But you-

[He says, arms folding across his chest. She played the long game on him, though it may not be intentional. Their last two meetings seemed completely by chance, but she hadn't wasted them.]

You're the one who was so arrogant to think that making me experience the harsh realities of this world might even have the chance to sway my heart in the other direction. But if you want me to become your warrior, there's a few things I require before I swear any fealty to the Abyss.

[He gestures in the direction of his home here in Liyue- if she'd like to talk about it, privacy will be important.]