He hears the plea and closes his eyes, bending forward to rest his forehead in his hands. There it is, isn't it. How can anyone support this, or feel safe like this? Maybe it's just that they lie to themselves and think that as long as they behave, they'll be fine. And maybe it's a little true. Keep your head far enough down and you won't be a threat.

But he's getting really tired of trying to not be a threat.