Mmn.

[That's as close to an acknowledgement as it gets. He sees the way the man tenses up. How many times has he done that, himself?]

...Attacking a guy who looks like he won't fight back is pathetic. I'm not here to do that.

[He's only here to talk. Besides, his balance is partially fucked. Even now, he has to shift his weight a little just to keep from tilting over. And it's probably noticeable from the way he tries to hide that he has to do so to stay upright.]

...I'll get my revenge eventually, but not from the you that's here in front of me right now.

There'd be no point, and it wouldn't make me happy even if I did.

[He'd just turn that much closer into his parents. Ew.]

I just happened to see a guy freaking out over an illusion, and figured I'd offer some peace of mind, since I could. That's all.