[There's a moment before suddenly Iskandar's laugh rings through the night. Suddenly he stands up and walks over to Ren to put his hand onto his head, giving it a rub. Which might cause some hair to fall. Oops?]

I think you have had a long time since you could fully understand that just because someone doesn't like something and desires something doesn't mean they are trying to alter who you are. But believe what you will. You are still a treasured friend no matter how silly I think you may be about this.

[Rising back up, he slams a fist into his own chest.]

After all, I know silliness and foolishness better than just about anyone! I am perhaps the greatest fool of all!

[His hands go to his hips and his head cocks to the side as he grins.]