[he does regret not having painted his toes to match his fingers, and even such a tiny thing causes a pang of discomfort in him. he moves to get comfortable while he thinks, and just happens to angle his feet away from Tonic as he settles to more conversationally face him again.]

I do understand. And, I will have to admit than mine is much more of a very extensive hobby, using resources that not many other people are privileged enough to have--whereas I can tell that yours is an actual passion.

[no harm meant. he would much rather them be colleagues than competitors. he does motion at him a little, though.]

And I think I'll call that one a truth.