"That makes sense, too. Especially since it was something so new for you...it sounds like Mr. Down-" Jaeger's not a buddy of the guy like Pyre is, he should be proper! "-has some pretty dramatic ideas."

Jaeger watches Pyre work through his gigglefit curiously, dark eyebrows arched slightly. He's filing all this strangeness away in his memory for his notes later, because as genial as it all is, it still feels off.

"No need to apologize. I like to listen, and I'm glad to hear that you enjoy your work. Everyone has something that's close to their heart."