[ Midnight gets it, he really does. Consequences of being the kind of dude who thinks about the consequences of his actions more often than one might expect. ]

... You do care quite a bit for them. For someone who is deadset against my continued admiration for you, you certainly do very little to flout my expectations.

[ Midnight chuckles. ]

You've already kicked me, please don't do it again. I just wanted to repeat it. Keep you on your toes.