"One could also argue that for participating in the mess to begin with, he deserves much worse. But there's already been more than enough arguing about this all ready, that's why this part is non-negotiable," he told them in an even, but still firm tone. Which was a more polite way of saying that they needed to deal with it, or Tim goes back to his cell until they figure something else out.

"I won't leave the boy defenseless, but he won't have carte blanche over available weapons and equipment. He's lost that privilege for the time being. If you have suggestions for what he should use, I'll take them into consideration, but 'no' means 'no'." And that is about as close to a compromise as you're going to get from him on the matter, Grayson.

"As for classes, Mr. Drake, consider it a chance to get a head start on your college education. Besides, part of being a good detective is that you never stop learning."