Well, I guess I'm fine with never being rich, then.

[He says, like he can't even see how that's a problem. Honestly, the more this man talks, the more Howard feels like he wants to dig in his heels and just refuse everything he's being told.]

[That last part makes him frown. John...?]

...They can take care of themselves. I'm sure they will have their own answers for you. But like I said, I'm open to your offer if you give me something I truly want. [A shake of his head.]

Ah, you're truly as stubborn as me, aren't you...?