You have been trying. [ he says dryly, making it clear. ] But it doesn't seem to be working. As much as you'd like to believe that I'm wrong, you're doing the same thing all over again.

A different approach for a different result. You can't keep banging your forehead against the same wall and not expect a welt.

But if you'd like to ignore everything and tuck it away.

[ he eyes him suspiciously. he's all up for mischief. ]

What are you proposing?