I hadn't read that far. [Eddie gives him a stiff, formal nod,] I will, but I hadn't.

If you want me to, I will, but I want you to do the same to him. Don't try and teach him lessons, don't try and punish him or scare him off. The first two are my job, and the other isn't how things work.

[He paused and handed Rex his communicator back, intending to read the rest in private, if nothing else,] But I won't tolerate an insincere apology, and I won't ask for them in return for... [He's a little confused by brownie points, but maybe Rex isn't the best person to ask,] favours.