[The delight at other James’ misfortune drains from James face. First he looks stunned, then he bristles. What! What!! Was he … being made fun of?! This utter lack of respect!!! You show a person a shred of weakness one time and they turn around and start clowning on you! This is why kindness was such bullshit! He puts on a smile, thin and tight.]

Haaa. So now you’ve got jokes?

[He abruptly lunges forward, grabbing at James’ shirt and pulling him close, his voice growing more severe.]

Well listen up, you chucklefuck: keep talking to me like that and you’ll be looking into an alternative career as worm food.

[He lets the other go and straightens back up, flexing his fingers at his side in restless irritation. Eventually, his posture slackens and he gives an annoyed little sigh.]

What a disgrace, though. Can’t even steal right… Just what are they teaching recruits in your world…? Do I gotta fucking do everything myself??

[—What was that last part? Don’t worry about it.]