[How annoying, his attentions being pulled from the threat in the room to another threat in the room — her. The look he gives her is close enough to a scowl to show his displeasure.]

High and mighty? Please. You’re just another non-human who’s inclined to look down on those you think you’re so superior to.

[He’s dealt enough with that over the years. It wears him to the bone.]

What’ll you do, string me up and torture me? Been there, done that.

[That’s very specific, isn’t it.]