If he means it, that's good. That's what Syrlya expected. Nobody weak-willed would be trusted with anything worthwhile. Rita can carry the carry the narrative, and he needs to maintain the spell. This is, ultimately, a game of willpower and Syrlya is very familiar with having his tested.

"You will. You know that, too. So--let's start with how you have been pursuing us this whole time. Is there something more than the Blue Rose? Scrying?"