"The evidence says otherwise," Caretaker said calmly, thinking fast. He'd been hoping Seriph would miss that part. "If you were not a fool, you would have realized that he had gone into hiding and running to him would only endanger him. If you were not a fool, Lorac Seriph, you would not be the target of my displeasure or attempting to dictate terms. I am being merciful in offering you the chance to atone for your stupidity, do not insult me further by refusing it."