[Smith is pacing.]
I don't understand!
[He stops, turns, and walks around his desk.]
How could a plan so stupid actually work?
[Surprisingly, dear citizens of Mirrorside, he isn't referring to the rebellion at all. Smith loved the rebellion. His taxes were too high, and now he's a satisfied revolutionary.]
He didn't even try to be subtle about it!
[No, my friends. He's mad that Phil is
markedly talented.]