It's just what we've always been called. There's a little more to it than just that, but it's what the humans seem to be obsessed with...

[He shrugs again, indifferent to his Engrish-laden canon.]

It's better that way, I think. Fewer distractions. Easier to get things taken care of directly.

[Hajime nods.]

It's very...different from the way I've seen most species do things. But it makes sense, I suppose...you've taken in the strongest traits of the others, yes?