[Connor arrives just after the SQUIP, and for what it's worth he looks perfectly amenable until the last second. Then his lips tighten into a thin line, and he draws his fist back and punches the SQUIP in the face.]

...That's for using magic to manipulate me, but I'm sure you knew that.

[He says it coldly, but his expression softens after a moment. Now that he's gotten that out of his system he feels better. He adjusts his shirt, and clasps his hands behind his back easily.]

Now we can talk.