You can, but usually when such things are not in direct opposition with one another.

[He's forgotten how soothing it is to do this. Playing with Hythlodaeus' hair, braiding it...]

Well, I suppose the entire thing has been greatly soured by that company you choose to keep. But let us not talk about Dirk, I see not how it will help aught at all.

[Side stepping that soul topic, yep.]

Though, I will say this: you know his and my partnership is to an end. It is naught you must worry yourself over.