“This is one of those moments when you should stop.” “As you say, then.” Seong-Jae inclined his head. “But Malcolm?” “Yeah?” “Either I am your partner or I am not.” That cool voice took on a touch of firmness. “I am not conveniently invisible when you do not want me there, or do not want to listen to me. I am aware that I have a tendency to self-efface, but if anything you seem determined to push me to the fringes.”
