I know, I know, but if you take other Pleromas out, the Regent will keep capturing them as well. Then it might not be just Abel and Himeka under threat. There should be a failsafe just in case you lose control.

[ If he were stronger, he'd offer to be that himself, but the fact that Kaeya couldn't handle him probably means Thoma won't even be able to scratch him, on top of Thoma just not having the stomach to hurt a friend or ally. ]

...What made you come to your senses last time?