[He knows Alfie is making a point about himself and Royce. He's not really sure what he would do with someone who was opposed to something as basic as no killing except when your own life and well-being or those you're protecting are on the line. But for the sake of it, he does try to imagine what his reaction might be.]

I'd try to reason with them and help them understand why I did what I did because it was necessary. Depending on what they had for a punishment, I might let them carry it out - something like staying with them so they could watch me for a while wouldn't be a problem. If it was completely disproportionate and they wouldn't listen... I'd try to get away from them.

[John isn't sure that's what Alfie wants to hear, but it's honest. As for Gwen, he's indescribably curious now, but he can keep that to himself.]

And understood, sir. [He corrects quickly.] Solomons.