What do I owe you?

[Here is the real reason he can't deal with this man: he's utterly baffling.]

That is entirely different and you know it. They have long since passed on their authority to another, I have no need to obey them.

[He placed a hand on his hip, sighing.]

I suppose whatever it is, I will probably find out soon enough if it's important. Whether I want to or not.

[William was erring on the side of 'do not want.']