[Thor's eye narrows slightly and he stops leaning against the desk, standing properly once more. His reply is terser than before.]

It's what I'm saying because right now that's what it is.

[A risk, a danger. He presses his lips together as he takes it all into account, all those ever-present concerns coming to hand as easily as a dog that keeps hounding at his feet.]

You know the Statesman can't travel indefinitely. Changing course at this point comes with its own dangers.