No. If I can't get it under control, I... I'm asking you to do what needs to be done. I realize it's a big ask. If you won't, that's fine.

[He starts speaking faster, trying to get it all out before Logan can say anything.]

Because you won't know if it'll spread or not. That dream has been sticking with me, and I don't want Deerington to end up like that.

[Done, he sighs, drops his gaze. He pulls the teabag out of his mug and squeezes it, just for something to focus on other than what he just said.]