I do have to say I agree, even if I'm particularly attached to my own flesh and blood, to some extent.

[He gives a small little laugh at her smugness. He can't help but let it affect him a little bit.]

I must admit, the actual physical portion of this has me more than a little stumped, here. I can see how... hard it would be to figure it out based on casual observation. Is there a way to... unlock or unwedge it, that I'm not seeing?