[Huaisang pulls away, sitting back.] You asked me for my permission. I was trying to provide the conditions on my permission and provide context.

[Stung, he rises to his feet, smoothing down his outfit.] I was including in that some context on myself and my perspective. It wasn't meant to be any kind of orders other than boundaries on my permission.

If putting boundaries on my permission is giving you orders, then my permission to 'vet' him is rescinded.