Ah... ah ah! None of that now.

[Because yes, vampire or not, he is still quite flammable. But really, it's a relief to see Karlach, and it shows in his expression.]

We'll just keep it to an embrace in spirit.

[He shakes his head with a sigh.] As much as I would love to believe this is some shared nightmare... or delusion, I don't believe our luck is that good. It seems depressingly real. I take it you've heard thew whole Old Ones spiel?