"I'm sorry Severus," Q says contritely. "I don't mean to be snide. It's just that I have a hard time being objective about the thing." He gives a tiny shrug. Hard time is an understatement.
"I don't know that I could have done that," Q comments quietly. He glances sharply at Severus. "All right Severus?" he asks, concerned.
"Oh. That's too bad." Q is disappointed. Then he brightens. "Maybe I should go back!" He glances at the book warily. "Do you think it's safe?"