[It seemed a little stupid and contrite to lie to himself, so he shrugged where no one could see it.]

Time clones are always gonna be a thing, dude. This time I'm not gonna get caught off guard, but me bein' the one gettin' gutted ain't exactly my primary concern.

[Making sure the red-lady stayed alive was a pretty high docket on that list.]

But, hey. You keep non-crazy, yourself. Don't drink the putrid witch-brew, or whatever starts it.