[He sobers up again, if only a bit, dropping the act as she asks a serious question.]

We've seen some of them. I saw them when we were taken away. We didn't talk to them then--they were only talking to us--but I've met some people who know more about them, too. They act like they're running tests and stuff on us.

[He nods. He should probably space out the news, at least a little. At least the oatmeal is the least of the bad news.]

I don't like oatmeal much either, but I think you've gotta. I heard it's not pretty if you don't. But then--you don't have to eat it again, I promise. Just this once.