[Javert reclines back in his seat, calm and resolute. He will take any progress he can get; he wanted this to be a win, after his disastrous meeting with Amanda.]

Nothing more at this moment. I will keep you abreast on special projects, when you begin to contribute your own, [Javert drawls.] But there is something else, regarding Bakura.

[He traces and teases at the upholstery as he speaks, keeping his hands busy to steady the mind.]

I don't want you to speak for him. You need not speak on my behalf, either. I told him plainly that when he is ready he may call upon me for a productive conversation, and I will leave off him otherwise.

But I also expect you will mince none of your thoughts if you choose to share this meeting of ours with him. I know you to be direct. It is a strength of yours.

Does this expectation sit well with you?