[ For a moment there's genuine surprise even if he stands his ground, but the expressions turns just as quickly into one of smug satisfaction. A lack of sadism, this time around, like he's genuinely pleased at the turn of events and not because it's giving him a few more barbs to pull at. ]

About time you put your foot down. I was beginning to wonder if all the Turks were so easy to push around. [ And then, like this is nothing: ] Our first priority would be securing an HQ, don't you think?