*does not audibly sigh, but cannot suppress a bit of disappointment (he'd hoped you might at least consider the possibility, for your own sanity's sake if nothing else)*
*closes the files, one by one* I believe we're finished for today, sir. I appreciate your time. *pauses, considers* My work is commonly misinterpreted, and I tend to be rather unpopular as a result, but I do... apologize, if I've inadvertently caused undue difficulty. It was not my intention.