I sometimes wonder if this is fun for them, putting us in various scenarios and then seeing what we will do.

[Julia Sodder had, on some level, seen Deerington's residents as playthings. Maul wonders if that is a common sentiment among them.]

Doubtful. Some people can be frightfully stubborn in letting go of their naive little convictions.

[Pot calling the kettle black right there.]

The moment they try anything, I will be ready.

[And also ready to tell everyone 'I told you so.' He was insufferable like that.]