Shepard returns his nod, jaw setting slightly more for Wufei than at him.

“Well, Engineer Chang, capable of and willing to do are two very different things. I advise you be very careful in your applications of hard decisions on my ship. Beyond that, if you’re willing to keep to early hours, then I can give you the fight you’re so clearly spoiling for during morning exercises.”

After a moment of clear consideration, Shepard gives him a look, eyebrow cocked and smirking faintly.

“Does that work or do I have to dog-walk you twice a day?”