He killed/attempted to kill his father and take over the world. He's got a certain deficit of character he's trying to come back from.

Honestly... 'Malefactor'. What was he thinking?

He can't help but laugh at himself, just a little. "Trying to prove myself was what started this whole banishment... but I understand the distinction you're drawing."

A slightly more awkward pause.

"I don't suppose... you'd be interested in a double-date? If Mira says yes, I mean. Are you seeing anyone right now?"

As miserable as he is, he's not going to hold anyone else's happiness against them. Really.