Re: destiny/steph.
[A pause.] Both. Interference to that degree overrides your free will choice - something guaranteed to all humans by the Creator. Only one has ever dared to challenge the Creator's laws and his punishment is so terrible he can't yet comprehend it fully. For me, personally, it would be akin to turning you into pawns. That's not something I'm willing to do, even if it means risking your anger.
[He goes to get some M&M's himself.] It's good to stay on your toes. Why are you dieting?