Dilandau's gaze sharpens back to the present in a glare, though it's far more subdued than it might otherwise be. Balthazar's reaction is part of his reason for denying possessing any softer feelings; he's unable to understand compassion.

"Don't pity me for what I am."

Still, the god has given him sound advice to consider. Learn more. Lay low. Earn the trust of these people before showing his true capabilities again. Don't show his hand until he learns how to hunt demons like he did dragons.

"Would you have been the one to destroy me if I'd displeased you?"