[ and just as abruptly he looks to him with a sharp gaze and a sharper smile ]

........ You're certain, then? You're sure that you can? Absolutely, absolutely, absolutely?

"I'll" do everything in my power to get rid of every obstacle in "my" way, you know. Even if it's them - especially if it's them - "I'll" just eliminate them. If that's what it takes - there's nothing that "I" won't do for "my" dream. That's the sort of ruthless person I am, after all. If comfort will get in the way of "my" work, then "I" won't hesitate to cut it down.

So - can you do it, Master? Will you be able to hold that leash tightly enough? No matter when? No matter how? No matter what?