The onus isn't exactly on me to regulate this "other fellow's" emotions for him. I just see insults like "ass" and "bastard" as sub-par persuasive techniques, and can't particularly claim to respect their copious invocation.

I don't defend, deny or condone what the SQUIP has done in the past, but I assure you that being Bonded to me is probably the most appropriate punishment any court of law could possibly sentence it to, if it was human, and could be sentenced.

I can't imagine you'd disagree with me.