Feisty [to borrow a word] I take no issue with whatsoever. But perhaps you might consider using your position to gauge how certain people might best be reasoned with, for example. That way should there be any question of conflict or the need for resolution, I might call on you for some insight as to their demeanor and temperament and how best hot headed might be cooled and so on. It is always best to make an assessment of tempers in a very ordinary circumstance first.

—Well. [Oh look, a handkerchief/napkin type situation for her to wipe her hot sauce fingers on. Thank you, that's very thoughtful.] Ordinary being a very flexible term in this case, given the state of some Rifters when they first arrive. But you understand my meaning.

[She sets her emptied plate aside. Prudently presses the back of her wrist to her right eyeball which is watering the most.]

I believe I will take that cup of water now, Mister Adjei. If you would be so kind.