[ Yes, people they do tend to fall for this thing. Which is why Ned is hoping that his message that they are all too old for this shit will shame people into not taking it seriously. It's a strategy; maybe not a great one, but it's the best he's got ]

To be honest? I'm inclined to do whatever the people who brought us here don't want. If they're trying to drive wedges? I say it's time to get even cozier.