[He raises a brow. What was that movement just now?] Ah...you don't need to call me boss. [That's really odd to think about.]

Also, my apologies. I didn't think for a moment you were practicing. [He's also not trying to steal anyone's spotlight. He's just been on his own for so long that he's used to doing everything himself, otherwise he gets antsy doing nothing.]

Here, we'll cut this duck together then.