He might not have to, if certain people make sure the eye of Michael stops using the orphanage as fresh blood source.

Nicholas stares at Roberto for a moment, his eyes a little brighter with unexpectedly renewed hope, before he nods and scrambles to his feet, shouldering the bag in a way that is very familiar.

"Yeah..." Beat. "And... thanks."

Miss Melanie does teaches them manners, even if Nicholas has decided only adults who are at least acquaintances deserve the benefit of those lessons.