You won't be kicked off the ship. The inmates have no choice but to remain aboard.

[He just watches for a moment after that comment. This is a side of Black he hasn't seen before; the other man's defenses are down, perhaps.]

This - [He motions vaguely at the camera, indicating their conversation.] - has nothing to do with your time in Azkaban. Do you suppose I would make mention of something so trivial?

[Sirius doesn't know about the second war. It strikes him suddenly, and he frowns and leans back in his chair. He continues guardedly:]

Minion?