The kids have always been part of this world, Nill especially. She's helpless with you. I've taught her strength and discipline, I've given her tools to protect and defend herself and wage her own war against those who would violate her rights. She came to me for guidance, Kate, and I gave it to her.

[No word about Terezi, though. He's disappointed in where that's headed now that she's mellowed and he's become the fanatic.

His expression hardens as he sits back in his chair.]

You come from a world where children don costumes and fight against injustice. Your hometown worships a man who has fought this same fight and used the same methods I have. You have no right to tell me I'm wrong when you model yourself after him.