[He does that. No. Seriously. He drags introspection and philosophy and an over abundance of questioning curiosity into everything. You're doomed, Axel.]

I'm starting to think you're trying to scare me off. Consider it noted and kept in mind. I'm well aware how easy it is to manipulate [He stops short of saying 'me, hesitating a moment.] someone.

If that's what you're angling for with the constant reminders that you're a dangerous threat to my life, then you're either absolute shit at it, or extremely convincing.

I don't have quite as many decades as you to figure out what is and isn't worth a risk, and how I want to live my life. I can only try and live and adapt. That's what I'm trying to do here, and honestly?

I am tired of doing so from in front of a computer screen.