I know. It's very likely. But all the same...what harm can it do to try?

*He doesn't want to think violence is the only option. And he suspects Jason doesn't see them as people, now knowing what it is he's been working with. And in all honesty, he hopes to learn a way he can show them they are more than their cages.

Or at least convince him to publish the results. For their suffering during his months to have more of a purpose.*