Butler was seeing the world as it was, complete with L.E.P retrival team

Butler could kill you a hundred different ways without use of his armoury. Though I'm sure one would be quite sufficient.

Listen to me, goblin. You're stupid, let's accept that and move on.

Let's save some time here. I grow weary of your clumsy bluffs. In the case of an abduction, the LEP will send a crack Retrieval team to get back what has been lost.. You have done so. Excuse me while I titter. Crack team? Honestly. A Cub-Scout patrol armed with water pistols could have defeated them.

Artemis simple-toon

Remember the pain?' thought Artemis. I hate myself. I really do.