I admit that to be the furthest thing from my mind.

[ he never thought that at all, didn't think he wanted or needed a friend at all. he looks down here, focusing on some spot between them, maybe the stem of his wine glass. ]

You did not treat me as a king. A mysterious and powerful figure, perhaps, but you spoke to me as you would an equal. I found it irritating at first. Thought you to be both arrogant and ignorant.