“When you have nothing to say, set something on fire.” @DOGSON!!
Now, there was a tactic he hadn’t–––exactly not considered, but to hear it from an ADULT always gave something just that little extra air of authenticity. Which wasn’t always a good thing, of course––things like CLEAN YOUR ROOM or COME IN FOR SUPPER didn’t exactly need extra authenticity––but sometimes, an expert outside opinion was just what’s needed. And what better expert outside opinion on all things fire than a straight-up demon from the hottest place on earth (or under it)?
“What if I still have something to say? Does that still work? Can I set something on fire and say something and then shut up? Hey, how hot is it down there? I can’t remember. Am I supposed to remember? How long was I down there, anyway?”