He pauses, his breathing still largely even despite the exertion, but he gives that it's due consideration. "I don't need them, I'm quite physically strong and I know the worth of my mind, but to refuse to use all of my abilities when they could prove necessary is to hobble myself and those around me unnecessarily. I am sorry for the people I will likely hurt, but if it takes us closer to our goal, then I must accept it is worth it."

He turns his face in Manji's direction, clouded eyes not quite looking at him. "Would you disagree? I would enjoy hearing your thoughts on the matter. An opinion is a useless thing on it's own."