[ Alice has opened up her book, only this time to look at the pictures instead of actually reading it first. It's just something she can fill in the silence and her own racing thoughts regarding her sanity. She manages a breathy response, something close to laughing for her. ]

I'll make you cookies, you needn't worry there, though you may have some competition from little mouths.

[ Another few moments pass and Alice is left in silence again, before she blurts out, looking down at him- ]

What do you think? Is it wrong to steal clothing and food for others when they're in more need? It's not, is it? Well, I think it's not and they told me he was going to lose his head.

[ God help her, she's actually upset with it. ]