[a long beat, but an answer finally comes. its whispered, thoughtful, as if the 4th isn't paying much attention]

i didn't create any of what was seen

but some people
have very interesting minds, huh?

[It almost seems like he's ignoring Fiddleford's rant. There's a long silence, with nothing but the hum of electricity in the air.

until--]

i missed my body too you know

i hate this.

[a screen flickers and crackles]

having a normal life would be nice

but

like this i can make a difference. now, i don't want to go back to how everything was before. back to being weak and vulnerable.

Fiddleford. she's not getting to you. you're using her, just like I did. but we're using our power for good.

if you think you can help me
and everyone else
better as you were before

what's wrong with that?

we'll be able to make sure everything is right in the end anyway.