[Look.

Look, this might be valid. But still. Prior's teeth work at his lip a moment as he starts, and stops, and starts to say something.]

I'm not saying I don't appreciate what you're doing. And maybe learning to defend myself at least isn't a bad idea. But I am who I am and if this is some kind of project then I worry you'll end up frustrated if I don't turn out how you want, or give up to decoupage somebody else.