[Ronove adjusts one of his gloves methodically, pensive]

It'd be nice to have someone to consider a friend around here, if you're willing to think of me as a friend.

[Most of his relationships are intermingled with his job, it'd be a nice change of pace to have a friendship that doesn't involve work in any way]

That sounds promising. This shall be a time for complete secrecy, then. Nobody will hear a word of what you tell me. My, what'd Milady say if she heard I'll be keeping another woman's secrets as zealously as I keep hers, pu ku ku...