They had a mutual agreement at one point right before a trial filled. It would've been less satisfying to take his victory then over what it was now. A lot of people had told him that common productivity was pointless and yet Tyki had gotten promoted from hard work and climbing the usual business ladder of stepping on others.

Tyki pacifies at Herbert suddenly cross with him, his stare unwavering as he resists the urge to strangle or gag him. There's a lot he wants to do just to silence him but he doesn't want to make such an interaction personal. Less fuel for the think tank or any reactions from him. He eyes the other for a moment longer before responding.

"Noted," he replies, his voice loud though not clear on what.