[ It's an effort he appreciates. When it comes to situations like this, he's used to a rock and a hard place kind of approach. There'll be Rick not taking things seriously, and everyone else, wrapped up in their own things. Which is understandable, especially considering how kidnap-y this particular adventure is.

Still, it's nice, and he nods in agreement. ]

I think so, too. S-so Cat's a cool nickname. It doesn't sound a lot like your real name, though. How'd you-- how'd you get that?