No, I'm listening, Carl. And I appreciate you taking the time to talk to me about it.

I do so despise violence. I wish to come to a peaceful resolution concerning this situation... there was no need for it to blow up the way it did.

I'd had a thought that since Marishka seems to listen to me, perhaps I can convince her to change her methods of survival. Of course, it would mean taking a type of guardianship of her, but it might be the only way to ensure that everyone is safe.