[he's got a solid half foot and change on them, so it's definitely easy enough to reach down and tousle their hair if he so desires, but they appreciate that he's asking for consent.]

By all means. Make me a villain. [they let him work, then, and summon up a rumbling from deep in their throat. it's not a good evil villain laugh, but they're doing the best with what they have.]

I'll show you what the world is meant to be like. Nothing but glorious greyscale to keep the trains running on time and our lives in perfect order.