"No, but the fact that we stand on a killing field does color the perception, a bit." It's also tempting, which is a horrifying thought. He knows how to theoretically kill, a million different ways. He's only ever seriously considered applying that knowledge once. He doesn't want to be desperate enough to up that number.

"Besides. Should I find myself in danger, I can now hide under the whale you'll soon bring crashing down about our heads. Isn't that right?"