[the consideration for his position in things would be enough to melt his metaphorical heart, if it weren't already pleasantly decimated by the Captain's eagerness. he doesn't even bother falling gracefully, only concerned with not jamming his bones into places that would hurt.]

Ahhhh, I see. Yes, I could see that making things trickier than usual. [and if this were a few months ago, he'd be using that concern to try and steer them towards a happier application. but his priorities have changed, and his view on torture has... matured. or maybe he's simply exhausted the majority of his goodwill.]

Does it help to know that I couldn't care less where they place the blame? [he drags his fingers along the buttons on the Captain's shirt.] I'd prefer them to hold me responsible, instead of trying to take it out on you or our cohorts.