[ Whoa, that's some fancy cartwheeling. Another note to self: try not to think about how many teens-to-preteens here seem to have some intimate knowledge of fending for themselves.

It also turns out that this new 'partner' is diplomatic, which elicits one of his many vague half-expressions. This one borders on amusement. ]

We're gonna have to start with that door, first. [ He jerks a thumb towards the thing in question. ] I'm guessing we're going to be communicating over these— [ a tap of his MID ] —in case I step out and I'm on the other side of the ship instead of out in the hall.