He thought the bond was ironic.
Because he was a VI KING.
Britons think 200 miles is a long distance, and American's think 200 years is a long time.
Curses, foiled again!
It failed the Smaug test.
They didn't have any chemistry.
They lack chemistry.
Chemistry, because he knows a lot about bonds!
They both form a bond in seconds, last (ideally) forever, and are dissolved by alcohol.