[ This message is just as harrowing to Howl as it is to everyone else, but he'll skip the emotional protestations. He has no idea who this guy is, or the poor individual he just killed — and now isn't the time for hollow condolences, anyway. ]

Well, I suppose I ought to congratulate you on this remarkably effective advertisement for the Meridian. Demerits for excessive length, but superlative villainous monologue. You even encouraged your teammates to follow up with their own dastardly commentary! You've certainly convinced me.

[ Like, maybe actually unironically. This is the final nail in the coffin. As soon as it's safe to Deharmonize, he is so out of here. No way in hell is he interested in being on the side of Team Mass Murder. ]