[Stildyne breathes in through his nose, out through his mouth]

Well. It's not as if I had much chance at him listening anyway.

Two things: how certain are you that his lover hasn't made promises to that effect? I'm not equipped to stop a prison break on a Barge of this size and lack of security.

Second: How does the lover feel about the graduation issue? Agree with him about the breaking in? Or want to see him out?