Somehow, it is a hovering eyebot from the wretched East who drives the point home, and the young man who shares his hometown finds himself beaming at the idea. At the sheer notion that Alex Seattle Geer is happier with him. It's so great to hear that Neil doing something right, for once.

In time, reality softens his expression, but it still remains. He looks to the side, suddenly quiet. "I'm glad," he speaks, voice soft. "I hope I can continue that."