I will. Most independent people are foolish but not to the point where they'll risk dying instead of temporarily allying themselves with another.

[Maul pauses.]

Keep yourself safe. If the worst happens, don't hesitate to contact me. If I can't kill him I can at least drive him off if he tries to hurt you or-- [He pauses, thinking of what the flower rats in Deerington had done.] --tries to keep you against your will or anything such as that.