James smiled softly. "No. It's not a problem. I just wanted to be sure you knew you have allies here. Friends, if I might be so bold." His smile, though practiced in the mirror to attain this level of affection and sincerity, spread on his lips. "Sarcasm or no sarcasm, we'd like to be your surrogate family while you're here."
He pushed away from the piano and held up a hand. "If you need it, that is." James chuckled. "I realize you Hydra are pretty independent and reluctant to trust people. I respect that. But I'm a Pegasus." His raised hand spread and he shrugged. "I welcome everyone."