[Bolton kind of "mm"s quietly, in a "so that's how it's going to be" kind of tone, taking another sip of coffee. When he lowers the cup again he smiles, though there's something hollow to it and not smug or cruel.]

You of everyone here has been around long enough to know that there's plenty of reasons someone would give that up, Doc.

[Note the complete lack of guilt. You won't reason with him - or annoy him - that easily.]