[It's the first time he's seen her in a year and she's a swan. His last words to her before today were "Next time I see you I will kill you."

Damned right he's being kind. Swan probably tastes awesome. Especially Yuuki as a swan because he wants to devour her anyway.]

I'm quite impressed with how this place has managed to turn one of the most powerful creatures in existence into...a bird. You'll have to show me how you accomplished that.