[there was a slight swat at that but it was more like a wave of the hand since he didn't look up.]

Then where do you stand, Gilbert? Who do you serve? Oz or yourself? You try to be the best that you can but your own selfish needs and wants still are a driving force. What will you do when you're no longer needed? From what I've observed of the kid, he's quite independant. ...if not a bit misplaced as well. The difference is that I think he understands this better.