A little bit of mischief is probably in order by this point anyway, what with all the awfulness and dreary memories.

He's just gotta make sure that face is treated well! Besides, there's only so many times a move can be used on him before he picks it up as 'something very nice indeed' and sends it right back to its source. A taste of your own medicine, except the medicine is actually pretty pleasant.

"It's nowhere near as hot anymore, it wouldn't work out the same at all."

Because that's clearly the problem with this plan.