The Helmsman's confusion only adds to his own. He didn't think it so unreasonable an idea, and he can't figure out why else the Helmsman would have done what he did.

"MOST WOULDN'T. Most would all stay at away." Most would try to cull him and then be culled for it and used as paint and warnings for all else what came near. He goes back to tearing up napkins.

"YOU'RE DIFFERENT... is motherfucking all."