I suppose that it is, but you scolded me in such an adorable way that I couldn't help but needle you, sir.

[ He takes a moment to flash a fairly sincere smile before his expression sinks into a more arrogant sly grin. ]

Anyway... it's a contract like any other, I suppose. Written on paper and agreed to by all people involved. [ Like that is all that it is. ] It connects me to a certain organization and because it was officially terminated, I consider it my duty to continue to honor it.

That's all there is to it.