[He considers that, and then shrugs. It's not like he has any large ambitions for himself, and it's not like he's banking on a wish for the Admiral to grant. In many ways he's got the same feelings about the Barge that Harvey is sharing.]

Well, I like having you around. I wondered if we'd get along long-term, if I'd be able to help get you graduated, but I think this is a better way to handle life here. And if you do graduate along the way, if the Admiral grants it to spite you, you can still stay on here.