"You realize this will reach the faculties, right?" he said, once she was in motion.

Then he added, with such benevolence it made you think of lambs. Probably lambs with their tongues lolled out after their necks were snapped for the slaughter: "It's for everyone's own good. Nothing personal. You'll thank me someday, as we all benefit from others learning to obey the rules."

He turned to leave, his deed done.