[He's accustomed to pulling the wool over other's eyes. To have it done to him is a novel experience, but he can't say it's bad. Though he grumbles as he swims to the edge, Holmes feels oddly...

... competitive? Yes. He wants to get back at Ishtar...!]

If I were to say anything other than "magnificent," Your Brightness would be greatly offended. I fear I must hold my tongue in such a dangerous presence.