[puts that stain up to his lips]

[and licks it off his fingers, contemplatively, as he's already shrugging away from the phone and moving towards the door, leaning down to pick up the sword where it fell.]

It would be very unfulfilling if the same trick works twice, father. Just so you know. But I'll respect your commitment to personal integrity, all the same. It's a kind of honor, and I understand that.

[but he is going to try and cut the chain with the sword, again, anyway.]