Because that requires turning my brain off, and that doesn't happen.

[ Just saying. But yes, he heard the whole thing, and the second part gets a long exhale as a response. ]

Wait, what? I figured that was more business stuff.

[ Tech appreciation stuff. But then he did try to rub his leg under the table, even if it was half-assed. Huh. ]

I mean, not that I'm not flattered. Because I am.

[ And okay, kind of interested, but that doesn't make it not a catastrophically bad idea. ]