Hm. I see. Truly, I'm very glad to hear that.

[ he smiles, very gently, his own hands also plaiting across his lap. ]

Because you should know that if you cross certain ones of their number, it won't be them alone who you'll be answering to.

[ it's ... not even a threat. maybe a warning, but really, it's almost more idly conversational than anything. ]

Perhaps they were right to see that something in you after all.