[ somehow, Noctis's fiery attitude seems to encourage Ash to keep a cool head - perhaps because he feels like he has the advantage already simply because his "opponent" has lost his composure. Confrontations with humans are always small battles, in his mind, and ones he can't afford to lose. ]

I'm simply not inclined towards helping you. I don't trust you, Noctis. You irritate me... I don't understand you.