It is a curiosity, isn't it? I wouldn't have picked me for the task.

[ He says this, but he suspects his devotion to his people must be the cause, after all this time. That motivating force is one good thing about him, though given his profession and the things he has done, there are far nobler candidates to work with.

Unless being willing to bloody his hands is another reason. ]

I dabble in all manner of things, really. I like games of strategy, a sporting fight, a good wager, cooking...

[ He shrugs, as though these too are of no consequence. ]