If the explanation comes before the news that we have him locked in our basement, I think it would be alright. And if I don't phrase it as 'locked in our basement'.
But we're planning on sabotaging a business together, I think he'd be understanding.
[Envy is still...incredibly unsure about this plan. But honestly, they're going to let Wrath out eventually, and then these people will probably all find out ANYWAY. He sighs.]
Fine. But wait until you're home to tell him at least. Then you can assure him that you've seen with your own two eyes that we're not beating or starving Wrath.
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[...whoops oh god Envy is actually the most worried about Ralph. Ralph could literally destroy them with no effort.]
I don't know! Just don't say anything about it. If you don't mention it, he might not bring it up.
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I don't like this. I won't say anything, but I don't like it.
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[It's homunculus business. And people outside their group don't tend to understand.]
Look, how do you think it would go if you did tell him?
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But I really don't know. It's hard to predict how anyone will react to child kidnapping. But if it were explained why...
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[The lingering worry about Lust is useful for convincing Envy to agree to all kinds of things!]
But you've got to be sure. That guy lifts Charizards for fun, and I saw the post he put up. He was pissed.
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But we're planning on sabotaging a business together, I think he'd be understanding.
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Fine. But wait until you're home to tell him at least. Then you can assure him that you've seen with your own two eyes that we're not beating or starving Wrath.
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If I can't convince Ralph that the actual best course of action is the best course of action, I need to surrender every qualification I have.