You're surprised? Who else is there? I'm the only one who's never lied to him or hidden things from him. So go on, professor, tell me again that trust and love can be exclusive.

You know- I hoped that when I asked you, you'd prove me right, instead of him. But God knows I should've known better than to have faith in a human child.

[A cold smirk tugs at his mouth as he rounds on Al.]

And if I'm not going to run back home to tell him he's right and you think less of him because of me...you'll return the favor and keep this between us bosom buddies. Won't you, Al?