A lot of reasons. [None of which he really wants to share, but he has to pick at least one.]

Look, I know you're all hoping that because I like him, I'll see the good in humanity. But here's the thing: he's the exception. Being with him has made it more obvious what a waste of space humans are. None of you are like him.

But he cares about you, and he puts a lot of his worth in what he can do for other people. So I try to let him have his community. I don't want to break him, Al.

And what makes a better gift than, 'I let your friend punch me in the face and still chose not to turn him inside out'?