Strange pauses for a moment to try and regain his composure. He's being looked at and whispered about. And he is not going to be the person to ruin negotiations by flying off the handle. When he speaks again, it's through gritted teeth.
"I care about you, just as I care about Rita and Ignatius. And you're right. It will hurt if I have to leave all of you in a terrible situation. But whatever situation the carnival is in, I have faith that you'll escape it and come through, with or without me."
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Strange pauses for a moment to try and regain his composure. He's being looked at and whispered about. And he is not going to be the person to ruin negotiations by flying off the handle. When he speaks again, it's through gritted teeth.
"I care about you, just as I care about Rita and Ignatius. And you're right. It will hurt if I have to leave all of you in a terrible situation. But whatever situation the carnival is in, I have faith that you'll escape it and come through, with or without me."