[It's for the best, that she hasn't discovered the way this place can hurt.]

I realise this might come as a bit of a shock... [He trails off briefly, distracted by the plant in front of him, snapping off a sad looking leaf before he returns his attention to Prudence to finish his train of thought.] But I'm not actually much for hurting people. Always felt too much like giving the Almighty what She wants.

[She might've made him a monster, that doesn't mean he has to be monstrous.]