[ It is so weird to see you moving around in a manner that's not like yourself. You're a pretty animated kid, Kaz, and while you've grown up loads and gotten rid of some of that nervous energy, he knows you pretty well.

Something's up and he's willing to bet it's got something to do with what's in that folder.

He shuts his laptop, leans back in his chair, and sends you a helpless smile. ]

If you're asking for a transfer out to a different department kiddo, forget it.

[ He says that mildly, but he is half-serious. ]

I'm only half-kidding, but go ahead, bro.