Chalk it up to conceited self-obsession with my own abilities, probably.

[ Said in the most blasé manner possible, but it's only half a joke; he doesn't need tech handouts from anyone. Collaboration? Sure, but that's different. That has the potential to be mutually beneficial, or at least satisfying. ]

But, hey, I'm not gonna turn down somebody with more experience than me, which I figure you must have where the space thing is concerned. Only been there once, didn't enjoy it.