[Sheliak's eyes narrowed slightly. Act or not, Ichika's dramatic antics were starting to get annoying and a hint of Sheliak's frustration slipped past his careful defenses.]

I suppose I don't. In case you haven't noticed, some of us are not from here.

[How was he supposed to know if Ichika was telling the truth, exaggerating, or fabricating the whole thing so he would let her go? He quickly smoothed over his subtle outburst with a calmer voice.]

If working with this individual is as dangerous as you claim then I suggest you look for work elsewhere.