[yeah he knows it'll work, that's why he says it. asshole. but when she touches his arm it's a strange sensation, given he's nearly frozen stiff in places. there's a sharp crackle of his skin and he tries not to wince, staying still for the warm touch.]

Right. I'm going to go back to work after things settle down a bit further to ensure we're prepared. They have a lot to discuss, and we have a lot to catch up on. But I can only assume this is the right step.