Rose tsks softly, as if Fabian is an unfortunate who never learned the basics of his own career. "Well, far be it from me to tell you how to do your job--or rather, how to do me a favor--but your outfit speaks to a certain lack of whimsy. Do you tell jokes? Can you even juggle?"

Practically, strategically, Rose probably shouldn't be fucking with someone who offered to help her out. She understands the kind of bard she's actually speaking to, and there's a chance he'll tell her to get bent.

But counterpoint: fucking with people is funny, and "showing up Rose Lalonde" can be a pretty powerful motivator.

"I give you two minutes, tops."