[ It wouldn't help anything, he'd just be weirder about it.

Maybe stab him again for fun. Clearly he can take it.]

I think it's best to have a plan in place, yes. That is, if you'll accept it. [ He's so obnoxious about it, a tip of his head, still looking up at him. ] And think of all the good it would do.

[ Think of the children...?]