A small laugh nearly exploded through his nostrils, a bitter sound he couldn't surpress quickly enough. "No no," He shook his head, grinning tensely. "Safe? aHeh. If only. But out of reach, perhaps."

The Captain had precious little of him, all things considered? His body, some command over where he went, but all in all? It was an outward game. Even his loyalty, part and parcel of playing the unassuming pawn.