Oh, the Captain's disrespect is flagrant. Zandros' cheeks twitch as he tries to smile despite Jim's insults. And then Jim does the worst thing he could possibly go and do, which is to cut Zandros from the conversation entirely!

Zandros clears his throat and when Jim is through speaking quickly says, "I should see no reason why news could not be shared here, among friends. Neither of us are currently so busy that we could not hear what is currently on your mind. Are we, Isidor?"