[Yessss... pets. He leans into the touch as per usual. He's got zero reason to be dishonest about it when it's just the two of them.]

Readin' counts as slacking off? You really are a square.

Apparently there's some sorta singularity Sion's been keepin' an eye on. Wanted me to ask you if you're feelin' like you'd be ready fer field testing soon.