"I see." Hm... That's a lot to deal with for any child. "I'm sorry that your father was such a waste of human flesh and that he robbed you of your childhood. It's not as though I haven't lost a fair share of innocence as well, but I'm of the mind that any youthful antics can wait until after the threat has been dealt with."

Because it's bigger. It's important. It gives him purpose.