A parting courtesy, I
suppose. All the ways I’ve exploited you were meant to bring about events that
will take place this evening. Knowing this will provide context for the events
in your future, and will affect how you behave in response. These events will
be just as important as those preceding it. I’ve gone to great lengths, you
see.

Look at that. The short
amount of time I have reserved for arguing with a child has expired. I will go.
But maybe you’re right. Maybe you are a person with free will and you won’t
kill your friend. What do I know? Enjoy your haunting.

I trust
you won't mind if I speak in white. It's not actually negotiable, but as a
courtesy I will enclose my words between a pair of visually audible brackets. I
am doing this because I can.  I am also
doing it because I am expecting a guest to arrive shortly. This should enable
me to show the woman the sort of hospitality she deserves, while doing the same
for you.