What we're talking about now doesn't merit conversation status? [That actually confuses him. Distracting from their conversation by having a conversation? The point she's making is lost on him.]

What is defiance of a law if not to break it for yourself or someone else? A declaration of unscientific practice or injustice, perhaps. I don't find your laws to be unsound. I only find ours to be different, as you are different to me and I am different to others.