"Easy there, buddy," Baiken shrugged. "I ain't saying that as an insult to your pride. Age is pretty pointless when you're put in a position where it's act or die. I've lived the sort of life where the distinction is meaningless...," a small sigh.

"But noted. I won't call you that if it really does bother you that much. I don't intend to make an enemy of you. Hunk was...," a small pause. "Hunk *is* my friend. And Shiro is my ally. I plan on keeping it that way."