Oh, I'm a hundred percent serious! No— even more than that!

[but he sure doesn't sound serious, nor does he look serious. Mikhail seems to realize that not a second later; he clears his throat and tries to frown, offering a sweeping bow to Mòrag.

it makes him seem even less serious, though.]

C'mon, what d'you want me to do, grovel? Because I can definitely give it a shot, if that's your thing.

[someone kick him in the face.]