[There's a small jolt at being touched- he'd been avoiding it himself just because he didn't want to cause any issues with Amal. He relaxes after a moment, however, free hand coming to rest on the back of TJ's.]

...I don't think he'th with the Tech group. Maybe I'm wrong- I've only been here a little while. But... I don't think tho. There'th thomething more.

[There's a shake of his head.]

What'd it feel like, not having anything to do after that? And you- [To TJ, now.] -come on, you jutht thaw torture porn of yourthelf. Hardly anyone ith relaxed after that.