???: Mr. Nygma. You have very spirited friends.

EDWARD: I can’t imagine who they get that from.

???: Amusing, Mr. Nygma. But I wonder if they know that words can carry consequences. Perhaps they need to be reminded of this.

EDWARD: Oh, I’m sure they’re aware.

???: Now now, Mr. Nygma. We need to be sure of this. How else will they learn? Our actions today are for the betterment of mankind. Of science. Small lacerations on the thigh… harmless. No fear of severing arteries… just pain. Now I have been called… what was it? Salty.

EDWARD: Please –please don’t.

???: I’m sorry, Edward – but they must learn. There. That wasn’t so bad, now was it? To those listening – your words do no damage to my spirit. Or feelings. But they will do damage to your precious Mr. Nygma. So do tread carefully, yes?