"Naaaaaaawwwww, you'll grow plenty. Just takes some fellers a bit of time is all," Kieran vehemently reassures Peter, "Mammy and pappy thought I was gonna stay small forever, but I shot right up. Think I was fifteen or sixteen when it happened."

He doesn't mention that his parents didn't live long enough to see him grow an extra foot. Partially because it's way too sad to call any attention to.

And partly because he's finally realized what it is they're doing, and the insanity of it all. Kieran's grip on Peter's neck tightens.

"H-Hey, uh, whatcha doin'?"