We met five years ago. Jean scratched his beard. On a sea voyage. We became business partners out of sheer boredom. Since then we've been inseparable.
Except that my plan calls for me to be plotting your death.
Yes, but I don't know that, do I? Boon companion! I suspect nothing.
Chump! I can hardly wait to see you get yours!

Reminiscence Best-Laid Plans section 1 (pp. 114-115) - Red Seas Under Red Skies (2007)