[See, at least he has self control... Now, if this kid had walked into his shop, if he happened to have a shop here - that would be another story. No jury would ever convict him.

Because he wouldn't do anything illegal, obviously. He looks back at the board, skimming the farm request... mmm.]

I've never heard of anyone giving their crops an affection pep talk, but as it is not unheard of for certain plants to thrive under the correct emotional environment... It would work.

[He's not going to do it. But that's his professional assessment.]