[he makes some sound of acknowledgement and, of course, has to start thinking about it. weighing the danger, the statistical likelihoods, the options. after several long moments of staring morosely at nothing, he finally sits up, pulling back the sleeve of his robe to undo some of the mechanical parts in his arm.]

Well, I wish I could say that I'm surprised by any of this...

[he keeps his eyes on his work for a moment, clearly still thinking.]

And now that we're having this discussion, I hope you haven't assumed that I have anything to do with it.