James prickles under the insult - werewolves may be known for their tempers but he works hard not to show his. Being called a worm, however, (Besides it being accurate) was somehow more irritating than being called a bastard or the like.

"Now you're just putting words into my mouth," he smiled sharply, as if he wanted to say more but restrained himself from it.

"And ... well, I'm not about to turn around while you're still holding that, Ma'am."

How he could make 'Ma'am' sound more like 'bitch' was pretty impressive.