"Yes, partially because I simply harnessed the power and energy that was already there in the sky and directed it to strike in front of you." He keeps pace with him, staying just a step or two behind in case the other decides to peel off and run, that perhaps he didn't trust him after all.

"Look, it was a gamble, I know that, but it was all I had to keep you from going to your death in that forest. And see? You're perfectly alright." As fine and dandy as the man could be while utterly terrified.

"I promise to give you more of a show when all this is over, okay?"