[ there's so many problems with that comparison that we aren't even going to attempt to try. ]

You're really milking this shit for all it's worth, aren't you.

[ this is a great first impression for the both of them, he must imagine. Ardyn gets to face Bigby at his (almost) grumpiest, and Bigby gets to see how swell of a guy Ardyn just so happens to be. there's a few more wiggles from him as he attempts to break out on his own, far too stubborn to even accept the negotiation.

when that fails, he sighs as he looks down towards the sand. when he tilts his chin back up towards the other man, there is the fakest, most insincere of smiles. ]

Please. Would you please help dig me out of this goddamn sand. I would be most fucking appreciative. [ and then the grin is dropped immediately. ] There. That tickle your fancy enough? Huh?