[John at least halts. The urge to follow that kind of command is ingrained from basic training, especially from someone at that rank. He's also technically a civilian and doesn't have to obey... it's not like insubordination could make this sort of thing worse. He stands for a moment, caught between doing what he wants and doing what he should.]

There is a man in a Belstaff coat who came in with me, Sherlock Holmes. He may be in danger with this man here, sir. [John's looking at the general, but gestures to Jim.]

Please, I just need to at least call him to make sure he's all right. I can't get reception in this room. He was kidnapped recently and injected with ricin. He's at risk of being kidnapped again.