Of course it isn't better. It's abjectly horrible and nothing can change that. But Cisco's lack of response is close to Jemma's. It's a raised eyebrow and half-remark and provides enough of a grounding element for him to pull back.

"Think they're the bloody director of this place..." It's a half-formed utterance as he returns to his initial position. He ought to be refocusing.

"Lying in wait for us, as if this is a game...!"