Might be. It'd be weirder if someone hasn't tried it yet.

[ something to think about, anyway. doors tend to go both ways, in his experience; even the protomolecule had followed that logic.

presently, with good humor, ]

You know, my schedule is pretty empty, [ you need the rest, he asks you ] but I'm aware there's still a war going on. If there's something you need to get back to...

[ he likes the company, but it's an out if richard wants it. ]