Billy was genuinely glad that Karla mentioned Tony, because at least that might get the information through Topher's head. "You've got to learn to stop the first time people tell you you've said something offensive, because yes, it was bad. And for the record, in general, when someone's eyes go red, it's time to apologize." Even if he didn't mean it, geez.
Re: Embark: To the Gnome King!: Hey, look, a convenient plot twist in your favor!: Riddle 3