[That certainly is a different reaction than Bill expects, but he recovers quickly enough with a laugh.]

"Whoaho, look at Mr. Bossy over here, trying to take charge!"

[He moves to ruffle Bai Shen's hair. Maybe physically messing the kid would do it mentally; though this new side of the bandmate isn't half bad.]

"You'll hear it. In time. Maybe I'll even throw in a part for you."

[His free hand resumes it's drumming.]