[Locus snorted in what was probably agreement with the line "terrible with people." The irony was not lost on him but the reaction was genuine nonetheless.]

Obviously. I've been told the same but I think you're winning this time. [And that's a lot coming from Locus of all people. Not that he cares.] Fine. If you want to play twenty questions, then keep going. It's pointless but if it makes you feel better... you can pretend to be a leader.

[That would make this easier, wouldn't it? Locus knew how to obey orders from a CO. That was what he was made for.]