That makes him cringe and look away. It hits too close to home. Nothing has happened to Isidor, but he's still heard people mutter about how they wish she had been the scholar.

So he's quiet for a short time, before he eventually offers, "We... We just have to do the best we can."

"People enjoy being scared sometimes," he agrees softly. "Maybe you just need to try a different way of turning it into entertainment. If you... you apprenticed with someone maybe you could learn how to make sure people didn't accidentally get hurt."