I’m pleased to know how highly you think of me. [ He says with the sort of edge that means this could be a joke or a lie. Or maybe that’s just how he talks?]

I have no doubt that I can gain the upper hand. Even if they’re monitoring our speech, there’s no way they’re organized enough to do anything about it. This is like the world’s slowest, saddest attempt at conquering.

[Elderly dudes like him indeed. ]

For instance, you’re clearly some sort of hostile body from what you say. If you’re established, and they haven’t figured out how to crush you yet... means a few things, doesn’t it?