[Okay. Harshness had... maybe worked? He's not sure whether John's obvious internal struggling is a direct result of that, or if it's something he would have done anyway. Either way, Alfie switches tactics, seeing what something new will do.]
John, John - you're not gonna kill anyone, understand? It's all right. I'll keep him away.
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John, John - you're not gonna kill anyone, understand? It's all right. I'll keep him away.