Stein outright laughs at that, though he at least manages to contain himself after a few seconds.

"They have a choice until you take it away. They can make up their own mind but you'll make them do it your way if you feel like it regardless of their feelings." The mocking tone is back. This is just too rich. "Do you even listen to what comes out of your own mouth? There's no point trying to scold me for a theoretical situation when you just admitted you'd do the same."