[There's a slight shift in the big frame. A subtle relaxation. It feels good, being close. There's a lot of calm feelings flitting through him right now, enough to make him remain where he is, idly stroking the paneling.]

This may shock you, but I don't quite get on well with the more vocal contingent from your world.

[Knockout.]

... You know how to speak to me best, these days, anyway.