[Ohhh how generous. Ithaqua has to mentally mock him-- though he reminds himself to keep those thoughts to himself. His mother taught him manners, after all.]

I've never had any interest in the lives of others... [He drums his fingertips on the chin of his mask.] But this is not about the lives of others.

I should ask you the same thing-- do you actually believe that making nice and becoming close are ideal for working with others?