[ That's fair. And also why Regis is not trying to be antagonistic - he doesn't think Ardyn is interested in anything like ~being better~ or ~being brought back to the light~ - especially not fresh out of Eos. But that doesn't mean that there can be no other things that may work well for him that won't come close to destroying the world. ]

I would assure you that my interest in you will remain even if I find many of my answers. And even if they change from what I may fear.

But this interest need not be overly much for you, either.

Would you wish me to maintain communication, and curiosity, outside of necessity? Or would you prefer to be left alone?

[ Regis thinks either answer possible, for various reasons, with what he knows. But assuming either way may be disastrous. ]