[ she moves forward, putting a hand on either side of his chair as she leans down, deliberately invading his personal space so she can look him in the eyes. ]

Whether I do or don't isn't up to you. I've been content to stand back and let you hold the reigns, being that you were the most familiar with this world, but you aren't exactly what I'd call "in the frame of mind" to be making command decisions right now. I would rather not cite protocol at you, but I will if it comes to it. I will not stand by and watch you play at being the martyr for what sounds like a second time against a genetically engineered ex-dictator.