I appreciate the thought, but I don't think I'll be getting out of the line of fire any time soon. You know what they say about hard work getting rewarded with harder work.

[ His smile as he says this is also complicated. He wouldn't have it any other way - he's good at what he does, and people rely on him - but damned if he doesn't resent the people throwing him at problems sometimes. ]

Still. Could say the same to you. [ He nods, approvingly, then remembers something suddenly. ] You good if I put my clothes back on now? Or do you need to check over anything one last time?