[ River follows but doesn't sit on the couch properly, instead perching on the back and putting her barefeet on top of the cushion. ]

Children are adjustable and programmable. Children of wealthy parents who are convinced their government know what's best are accessible. Children who are geniuses are useful.

Children are adjustable and programmable. Children can be taught, train, brainwashed, broken until they kill on command. Children are useful.

[ River tilts her head at Sharon. ]