[He gives a malevolent smirk as he faces down Fakir with his own coldness.]

So soon? If anything... I'm surprised it didn't happen sooner. Don't you know... the rest of us have been here more than a year now. But it's not too soon for you to falter again... Fakir.

[He doesn't have much power, though, especially with the current power cap, so he's relying on his words and his natural grace.

He does hear Duck. For a moment, his expression softens as he glances towards her, the fire in his eyes dims. But then his face breaks into a strained scowl and his eyes glow fiercely once more.]