[ 'not the worst' is... probably one of the most accurate ways to describe him, just maybe. he wonders briefly if tartaglia might even be aware that his own alias is very clearly just that, the name of an archetype, but--maybe he'll keep that to himself for now. ]

In that case~ I'll accompany you and you could protect me from the big, strong dastardly kidnapping captain! Why, I'll even write a ballad of this showdown if you're going to challenge him to a fight.

[ which--he supposes is a valid and understandable reaction for a kidnap-ee, but it's kind of refreshing how casually tartaglia appears to be taking this. not that he'd complain, it beats panicking. ]