That is part of why I suggested as such, and offered to advise her--which lead to her inviting me to live here. That I'd do what I could to get her out of it too.

[There's a slow smirk, a hint of pride but also amusement, with his next words.]

I'm rather good at getting out of trouble, whether it's my own or other's, as well. At least you and Alice seem the types to appreciate trickery and illusion being useful instead of always depending on brute force.