[He also kind of questions Shinji's abilities but it's something he'll have to see for himself. Still, that subject's shelved a little when he frowns instead.]

Ah...pretty sure some people would agree it's my fault, yeah. [James. But then again, he has good reason to.] But if you mean nobody knew I'd be gone for five months? You're right. I sort of thought if I died it'd be like the rest of you. Kind of a shitty way to learn about new abilities, but here we are.

[There's a soft grin though, embarrassed suddenly even as he shrugs.] That's nice of you to say but I'm also pretty aware how some people view the company as a whole. Given the way we've been treating you guys? Can't blame 'em. [Wesker. Malik. Others who have expressed skepticism. He absolutely can't blame them.] It's been kind of nice being back and being in contact with everyone though. Hopefully we're all in agreement with that.