The attitude characterized by Wilson's careful indifference had long since failed to surprise Mikami, although certainly it was frustrating to come up against. He was perfectly aware that many people did not share his views, but still, even a "popular" opinion held didn't make a value right. One of his favorite men in history had stood up to one of the most evil organizations in the world, and there had been many people then who thought they were doing the right thing even as millions of others had died by their hands.

"People who hurt others must be punished," he said, subtly straightening in his chair as he did so. "Time and again it has been proven to me that as people age, the harder it is for them to change their ways." Suddenly he paused as if he'd said too much. He glanced away briefly, and perhaps for a split second he might have believed so too. But in the next moment, he realized the opening might allow for the doctor to make revelations of his own. What did they know about his past, about the instances that had proven his place of favor in the eyes of his god?

"So why do you think I believe that?" he asked, a mild frown beginning to form as he once again leaned back.