Demyx unconsciously stepped back, eying Morgenstern with more than a little wariness (he could think of a few places he wouldn't like that shoved). Unfortunately, there was no backing down now. The boss's orders came first, beating stick or... no beating stick... preferably the latter...

Still, the name-calling was kind of uncalled for, either way. He hadn't even done anything yet, unless dropping a bunch of rocks counted. "Now that's just rude," he chided after a second, waving his index finger reprehensively, but not answering the question.