displacement of reasoning

(Good night!) What did you do? Gave him a nightmare I can't believe you, now they won't listen to me Oh well, maybe that's for the best What are you talking about? You were really going to force him To make the biggest decision of his entire life One that would impact every single part of his existence Without even consulting with me? Well, you would- You would shut it down Of course, I would shut it down Do you know how stupid an idea that is? This isn't working No, it's not