I know you. You'd have relished it.

[No video, but his voice tells her he's leaning a little closer to the tablet as he imagines her face. To imagine it twisting and breaking is a delight. He feels wonderfully in control.]

Self-sacrifice? Getting to be hurt and feel noble about it? Letting go of your tragic little life to give it to someone else? That's your thing, as you might put it. I know why you've let me feed on you for so long.