[ yeah, okay, both eyebrows loft this time. he had been joking. (narration will again note: probably.) however, there's something that tightens in his chest from the certainty levi holds that he's not sure what to do with. he brushes past it though because he has to: whenever he dwells on these thoughts and odd feelings, he feels like he's picking at things he shouldn't. gets a headache, too.

however, he does nod his acquiescence. ]

Fair enough. You're right. It's not wise to take unnecessary risks even for potentially interesting results. There aren't enough of us around to keep things running if people get lost.