Shepard's eyeing him closely, feeling his increase in speed. She's gotta get a better idea of what she's dealing with here, somehow. God, why couldn't he just be a telepath or something. Least mutants could do is be useful in espionage. Oh well.

"Closer than we were. Is your appointment that important? Or, really, are you edging that close? Might have to pull some measures if you're that married to it."

God she's bad at this side-talking thing. How is he so good at it?