i wished that i could say something to make him understand and feel better . `` what are those silly costumes for ? '' `` valentine was trying to hurt us , '' i said . if it is any comfort to your pride , i should say that , at the moment , you and pippin are more in his thoughts than all the rest of us . who give 's a flying f ... . do n't they have any humans on this ! but you know , this situation provides you with a real opportunity to trash that old dress . 