They probably know I'd kick their ass, Stormhowl or not.

[It's stated like a fact, like there's not even a doubt in his mind that he could take the person responsible for keeping them here. Because really, who actually can stand a chance against him, aside from Artorius on a good day?]

But I'm guessin' they've got some reason for all this setup. Probably a stupid reason, but some reason they can't just kill us themselves and be done with it.

[Exactly what that reason could be is a bit beyond him. Sadism probably??]