"I'm just gonna assume I got a standin' order from you to train him on a regular schedule," said Max. "But for deployin' him in an actual emergency, I get your approval, first."

He paused. "Though if, like, we get attacked while trainin' I'd like to be able to not have to run off and get you to okay him fightin' back. But yeah, any other time, I ask you about deployment."