[Ortus gives Billie a soft, quietly concerned look at his first decree. He is right, of course, but it is an insight that saddens Ortus to hear from one so small and otherwise seemingly carefree.]

You are not wrong that many are driven to do things they shouldn't have to do...but I, and I would imagine your friend, would prefer that it not be shouldered by you. There is a difference between being angry at, and being angry for - and I think your friend would be the latter.

[But then it is back to the trap. Ortus gives that a much more loudly concerned look, as it has no youthful feelings to potentially bruise, and affirms Billie's judgment with a less than definitive nod.]

I shall defer to your greater experience. [And keep a broom for warding off attacks close.] Although we might test the sandwiches ourselves, to determine their enticing power.