"Because he seems incapable of managing it himself, given his choice of actions in the past and his choice of allies. So if I must manage it for him, I will. I have an interest in the world not being taken over by eternal darkness or floods or whatnot."

Casper slows and takes a long breath in, pulling his shoulders back. "I mean... she's r -" He immediately deflates when his father shoots him a harsh look and he turns his head away. "... Never mind."