[Things aren't quite the same when you're born into privilege, he has learned, having seen one life closely and lived another.]

Might be he has a smaller learning curve here. The population is smaller, but no less likely to tell him right where he can put his demands if he starts making them. [That thought gets a giggle out of him.] Would that be the first time he's ever had to deal with someone other than his parents telling him no?

[There's a groan from him and he lets his head tilt back just enough. Really?] You lack a certain creativity, but I'm not inclined to elaborate.