"I would be beyond honored," he says, his eyebrows lifting just a little. It's a bit theatrical, yes - but also there's a touch of honesty in it. Just how deep is Amai's curiosity? Just how exploitable is it? This could be...profitable indeed. And inside her lab -

Well. Inside her lab, there's probably not that much that's exploitable or sensitive. Amai is no fool, to let him get his hands on things he shouldn't have access to. Still. This is a step in the right direction. At Sonia's expense, yes, which makes him feel a touch of guilt - but for Sonia's benefit, as well.

"It would be a privilege to learn from you. Learn more from you."