[As self-confident and poised as he can seem, Gregor is not immune to being thanked and there is some warm relief, even gladness, at knowing he hadn't made the wrong decision there. He'd stepped in and overridden anyone else's ability to handle the situation-- it's more heavy-handed than Gregor usually likes to be. But he's getting used to that, gradually; he's starting to learn when to step forward and when to step back.

Getting confirmation he'd made the right choice here is beyond nice.

At the question, he sets back in his chair, clearly taking this seriously.] Not entirely. The sincerity clause in my oath binding opens up a lot of avenues for me on that front. But the wording of the oath I'd have demanded would change, and I'd want... mm, proof, something, to demonstrate why you'd changed your mind.

So given up, no. But not pursued you, either. I would've respected your decision.