Zachery almost jumped over the desk when she patted him on the head like he was a puppy or a dog at her feet instead of a human being.  That and the way she had answered him got under his skin considerably.  Only his martial arts discipline saved them both from having bruises the size of baseballs most likely as he sat down and crossed his arms, though his glare didn't relent one bit.  "If you were hoping to provoke me 'Lady Shaw', I ain't dumb enough to fall for it.  Sorry, but you'll have to do better than that."