And yet, their cruelty is calculated. They know things about us nobody else should know. They intentionally probe our innermost thoughts and desires and force us to confront them.

[ In his case, they overlooked a few details concerning the way his world works. Case in point, Allen as a Testament. But, it still got him thinking. It is just really, really hard under Wilhelm's skin. ]

It is naive to believe that they would do this as an act of kindness. They wish to gauge your reactions. To see if you would look upon this in longing, or in despair.