[oh, that cuts more sharply than he'd like to admit. But Rincewind hides any actual emotions with a droll, easy sarcasm.

Even if he also avoids answering the question.]

Oh, good, then you've also realized any link between us is officially done with now? I'd wondered if I would have to tell you or not, but here you've gone and figured it out all on your own. I mean, I'm assuming, since you've just said you don't care whether I'm here or not.

Lovely. That makes it easier for both of us.