It wouldn't do anyone any good if we compromised ourselves so early on, if anything it's been proven very vividly how fruitless it can be. [His voice is particularly low when he admits that, he's trying to give Sabriel the impression that he trusts her with the sentiment.]

So what you're saying is, you have the ability to talk to people once they're already dead? [He shakes his head at her question.] I know how he can be, but I'm sure he isn't that bullheaded.