[being asked point-blank what he would like to know is enough to make him pause. this is where most people would probably pretend to not be interested--but Tonic stares right directly at him with a contemplative hum, taking a big bite out of his pastry-food while he thinks.

still in a very good mood, though. he seems a little intrigued by the fact that the question was asked at all.]

There's a great deal that I'd like to know. [a beat, then:] But a lot of it has to do with Robin, and I'm loathe to speak his name at what is otherwise a very nice dinner.