"It seems you hold deep-seated prejudices against our old friend here." Tiamat's green dragon head appeared to particularly relish David's expression of astonishment.
This is more than just prejudice! If it hadn't been for that situation of no return, I would have stayed as far away as possible from this deceitful and malicious Spider Goddess!
Although his knowledge of Rose's secrets was limited, her comeback was astounding. After Corellon stripped her of her godhood, turned her into a 'beast,' and cast her into the most chaotic and cruel Abyssal Depths of the Multiverse, she still managed to rise again to divinity—even reclaiming the status of a mid-level deity. This alone proved just how 'ruthless' she was.
Especially since her divine portfolio included the domain of 'trickery'...
David knew his own limitations well enough, so given the choice, he would always keep his distance from such devious characters.
