[ Kreese being worth more to him than anyone - well, Daniel is willing to believe that, if not just because of the moment where he stood in that dojo all those years ago, watching Terry nearly lose it as he proclaimed from now on when people say karate around here, all they'll mean is Cobra Kai karate— John Kreese's karate!

It doesn't make it more sense that he'd let Kreese be in prison, or even send him there - framed? -, but then again, Daniel knows Terry is just a psychopath. Someone who would very well be capable of stabbing Chozen with a fucking samurai sword, like he's claiming.

That thought still threatens to make him nauseous. And sure, Chozen isn't here, but there are tons of innocent people here. Robby and Tory are here. Johnny's here - and for all the awkwardness between them, Daniel wouldn't want him to suffer at the hands of this maniac either.

Chozen got hurt because Daniel called him over. If even more people get hurt because of him, or because he didn't do enough, then— ]

Listen, Silver.

[ It's hard to look intimidating when the person you're talking to absolutely towers over you, but the least he can do is not back down. Crane his neck, if he has to. Stare Terry right in the eyes, refusing to break eye contact. His tone dropping until it's deadly serious. ]

If there's anyone who's going to make your life difficult, it's me. You're my problem.

[ (derogatory) ]

Don't go around making yourself someone else's.