He considered that. "Sounds like how I felt the first time someone pitched upgrading to the internet sounded to me," he said, smirking at the memory.

"He's... different. Different from anyone I've ever known," he said, frowning a bit. It was so much more than that. 'In my time, do you know how few people are older than I am," he asked, not that she would have any clue how old he was.

His nostrils flared as she moved closer.

"No. No it isn't," he said, eyes staying close. "You shouldn't risk yourself."