“be better if you weren’t here.” it’s not that he doesn’t mind the company except..well..he does. none at all would be an improvement over Ky’s. or maybe some particularly nasty demon.
“oh, trust me, it’d be much better if you did as you told, but doesn’t look like that will happen anytime soon.” a reason to why he had caleb here instead of where he enjoyed him the most. “so, i’ll be back in a few months, and do try to keep yourself alive. i’d be a shame if you… died.”