[Fair enough of a response. Hard for him to argue the point, nor does the desire exist too prevalently in James right now. In fact, something wry slips into his tone.]

I guess you're one of the more diligent ones.

[James is going to have to start being helpful around here, too, he realizes. There's some kind of twisted joke in this place choosing him, of all people, to prove that his universe is worth saving — especially when James doesn't think all too highly of himself these days. Half-jokingly:]

I'll use you as a shining example then, Vincent. Otherwise, it's hard not to think this place made a mistake.