As would I. [ Howl says with a congenial nod. They're much more on the same page than Howl would have initially guessed, with a few exceptions. Such as: ] But you shouldn't discount the great personal benefits to be reaped from standing by and watching.

[ Why get one's own hands dirty unnecessarily if others are so eager and willing to take on that burden instead? Howl doesn't feel bad letting them go ahead and do it. ]

How long have you been here, sir, if I may ask? [ He looks the man over again for a quiet moment. ] I don't believe I've caught your name yet.