[Not exactly the enthusiastic agreement he was hoping for, but Gilgamesh looks pleased by it all the same. He gives the sylvari a hearty pat on the back and breaks into a cheerier grin. Although, the harsh way he looked just now, with those critical eyes... it wasn't an exaggeration to say that being on the other end of it could often be a very Bad Thing.

This was definitely not a kind man before him, no matter how spirited he seemed.]

Well, I must chide you for your lack of commitment, but I shall accept that as an answer. You will see for yourself what I mean.

[As for being swarmed...]

With me at your side! In the presence of a King, they would be too busy fawning over me to pay any attention to you.

[...Gilgamesh just volunteered himself as bodyguard. Sort of.]