[ The sarcasm is immediately met with a wry smile and shrug, though it shifts back to curiosity as Silco continues. ]

Ah, well. That could do it, yes. I may not have met dryads before, but indeed, there is a certain… contrarian nature that is not unfair to assume of creatures of that ilk.

[ Also including him, naturally… Most creatures that could be considered “supernatural” tended to have a bad sense of humor, be petty, or both. Which, on the note of being petty, ]

All the better for you to finish the job, in that case. If you are feeling particularly vindictive, may I suggest cutting off its hands first?