It implies a different kind of relationship. It's the difference between one guy swapping stock tips with another and one guy hiring the other.

> > > > Mumphrey wouldn't realy want Tom made any more formidable. He doesn't trust him at all. He's just waiting for him to reveal his true colours. > > > Even if more discipline might give Tom a greater appreciation for his power and maybe some manners too? > > Mumphrey think hanging him would be the best way to teach him discipline. > He may want to talk to Chiaki then after Tom gives her a headache.

He already knows Tom is a headache.

> > When Tom opened the Judas Box sensitives across the planet had very bad feelings. Now plants die when Tom stands near them for too long. > He'd better not kill the plants in Chiaki's garden. She worked hard to get everything just as she wants it.

Chiaki had better not invite Tom to her garden then. It's not something he can control.