[ Played? Never. He's honestly not yet clever enough in relationship back and forth. He's disturbingly honest, because he's not yet figured out what's safe to really lie about. ]

Oh? Well, I know how you are about your work. [ Because he does he's the same way ] If you're sure-- I mean, I'd rather come out with you than alone, but...

[ SCIENCE; he understands it's siren call. But if Kay's out, he's out, lab access is out. ]