I mean the dude is there to get something done, not bomb the plane. Otherwise id already be dead. So if he doesnt have any intention yo boow the plane unless things go wrong, why not ask for a selfie?

Twoflower

Might as well ask, the worst he can do is say no.

Britain has been without conflict for long enough that their natural response to danger has atrophied. A rare but not unheard of phenomenon that is seen is species such as quokka.