"Yes, and frankly, James, I don't feel that I've given you reason to abuse that authority," I posit, tilting my head and almost curious to hear his answer, although a part of me knows that it won't change anything. "I guess you could argue about my initial arrival if so inclined, but I've been here for some time already."

I offer a passive smile. "Maybe I'm not running for citizen of the year, but I hardly think that I'm getting in much of anyone's way."