Perhaps he should have never let her out of that room or even his manor because Rip was feeling more and more confidant the longer they were at their little game.

Her words were meant to taunt and entice just to see what buttons could and could not be pressed. Rip wanted to figure out her captor and turn the manipulation back on him.. if she can manage

"Is that so? And what if I don't want to help you test that particular legend?"