[He gives a little snort at that, rolling his eyes.]

He has the time, but that's the problem. Besides, whether or not he has it, you don't. This has gone on for milennia, and you expect what, that he'll finally change within your lifetime?

He'll realize the years involved and fall right back into his habits. It's happened so many times, he's lost count. I told you, he doesn't know any other way. If you truly do want to help him, however, I can make it all quite simple.

[A pause as he re-thinks that--]

...Well, for the most part.

You see... we both have one particular wish in common. I'm simply the one willing to admit it.

[He takes another drink of his hot chocolate while he gives her a pause to think it over.]