[ Not as subtle as Shima might think, though Childermass won't comment as he drifts from one side of him to the other. Considering what lives in the menagerie, it's not like he can blame anyone for being wary. So, he just eyes him, then moves straight on into frowning at the rest of what's said.

The rides? Working fine on their own? Honestly... ]

Think again, Mr. Shima. You will not shirk your other duties unless you're given leave to. While that is technically up to the Foreman, I will support whatever he thinks necessary.

[ Assuming Shima is caught, anyway. If he's not, well... Too bad, right? ]