...Well. Hopefully I don't remind you of one of them. They sound rather unpleasant, this Imperium.

[ Definitely not imperialistic.

He nods to Jazz to encourage him. A glance is sent up at Fortescue at her comment. Again he squats down and opens the bag up, holding the treats out in his hand. ]

I can tell. Hurting--what does he mean by hurting?