[It seriously is a big adjustment. As a high-ranking cop back home he's used to being able to do what he wants (within certain boundaries; the Amanto overlords are off-limits). This clearly doesn't apply anymore, and he's struggling with it. And here he thought Avalon was less dangerous than Prismatica...]

Well, thanks for the warning. I've got to say, being told that you're not at the top of the food chain feels a bit crappy.

[Isn't he just the most classic human, so sure of his supremacy? Granted, the Amanto already showed their superiority by making his Earth their colony, but being told the same from yet another group of powerful beings stings! He sighs in acceptance, though, and gives the Lady a proper bow as he gets up from the poolside, having noticed that the next act is about to begin.]

I'll try to remember my place, if you will.

[Spoiler: he'll forget, probably more than once. But if nothing else he respects her on a personal level; she objectively does a lot for the off-worlders for the minimal gain of their thankfulness.]