His head tilted slightly at that muttering, giving away his interest, and he shook his head, keeping the girl close. "I'm not stupid Nicholas. She's the only thing keeping you behaved. Now prove you're the real deal." He didn't think Nick was stupid enough to try and send in an LMD, but Nick played fast and loose with a lot of things he shouldn't.
"I want to hear it. Your baby girl wants to hear it. You left her big sister behind to get her, you'd better make it worth it or you'll lose them both."