I appreciate your concern, 622, but I'm not about to just let an unknown force-- no pun intended-- manipulate one of my men! Especially not-- [ "Especially not you," he doesn't say. He takes a breath, continues in a more forcibly subdued voice, ] Especially not when we're so outnumbered.

[ He levels his chin at 622, taking on an authoritative tone. ] All I want to do is gather intel. I won't provoke them. I know enough to cover my own hide.

[ But, hold up. What? ] I'm sorry, being his age? Something here reverted your age to that of a child?