[ Hans knows the corporate lingo, what can you do. ]

Sounds like a thankless job.

[ He does not consider himself one of those, thank you very much. ]

I don't see why they would; you've been nothing but helpful since we got here... I mean, you can't help much, but it's pretty obvious that you're trying to make it work.

[ Hans would do pretty much the same thing in his position... though realistically, he wouldn't be as nice about it. ]