...Touche. [He had never thought about it that way -- and it made sense for a place like this. Note to self: don't joke about interior design and room composition.]

I have only just gotten back from my first mission since the accident. Back home, I mean. Had an army backing me up and agents providing intel when and where they could, but I was on my own when it came to actually infiltrating enemy bases. [A pause. His turn for a little moment of satisfaction that seeps into his otherwise neutral tone.]

I'd say those couple of tricks have been pretty useful.