Dorian is rather surprised by his abruptness but he stands smoothly and stays calm even if the man seems tense. He doesn't know why, but he'll let it pass. It's been tense around here. It's understandable.

"Of course," Dorian says, folding his arms behind his back. "I can always spare a moment for the knight in shining armor that so heroically leapt to my rescue."

It's much easier to make a joke about that first meeting now. Some people might find it in bad taste to make jokes now but Dorian finds it helps.