[Gru and his daughters have just come back from Super Silly Fun Land, laughing together, with their faces painted and laden with sweets.]

Gru, do you mind if I have a quick word?

Okay, girls, go play. [the girls run off; Gru approaches Dr. Nefario; in a sing-song voice] I got the shrink ray!

[Dr. Nefario doesn't respond]

Cotton candy?

We have twelve days until the moon is in optimum position. We can't afford any distractions!

[Pause] [normal voice]

Get me Perkins.