Hey. [His tone is sharp and he actually points a finger in Adam's face.] If I didn't dodge that hammer I might not even be here, so shut up.

[He shuffles the cards almost angrily but he's not dealing yet. He furrows his eyebrows together, debating if he should answer, listening to what Adam says and taking in the words carefully.] It's my game, so my rules. [But what can it hurt to explain the barebones?] ...I'm helping to lead the world into a new golden age. Is that a better answer?