Well at least you have that much sense. And never fear-- should it come to it, I'll ensure no one suffers too much.

[He will, at the very least, make it quick. You see? He's not such a bad guy...]

But I'm prepared to give this cure a chance. Keep your fingers crossed, now.

[And in truth, though he won't say it, he hopes the cure does pull through. It's not something he's overtly acknowledged or even fully understands, but the fact is there are at least a few people here that it would pain him to have to end.]