[He ends up biting the inside of his cheek, hand clenching into a fist.]

Yeah, I don't think I'm getting used to that anytime soon. That's a terrible reason. Besides, you target all the adults you're leaving the kids defenseless. Think about that.

[He doesn't expect a real argument, but he pauses again.] All that aside, I actually had some other things to ask you if you're willing to explain.