"I will admit, I worried I overstepped a few times so far." He sounded amused, at least. More nervous than uncertain now. "I've never met another so eager to learn as I am. It's nice to meet a like mind that will not judge me for my sometimes wild suggestions to improve the world."

A brow raised; quizzical. "I do not mind at all. I was hoping I might do the same for you. And you do not have to wait for us to settle — if there is something pressing you wish to know now, I will answer."