No offense Counselor, but he's used to keeping people at a distance. Hell, he doesn't even shake hands unless the situation makes it absolutely necessary. The habit of keeping his hands clasped behind his back is a subconscious reinforcement of that.

"I would not." His tone conveys just how definitive that statement is. He'd rather Price wasn't here.

But, the man has his papers and he doesn't want a repeat performance... So he's just going to have to tolerate him for the moment.

"I simply want to get to my quarters as quickly as possible."

He closes his eyes and focuses on his breathing... just until he's ready to move again.