[ Gregor is better at this game than Miles is, that's for sure. Because while Gregor is unflappable ... Miles is patently not expecting it, and frequently chokes on whatever he's drinking at the time. (Or just has to clear his throat and the flush from his face.)

He's still a bit flushed from the last prod when Gregor speaks, and turns to look at him with a sheepish, rather besotted expression. ]

Not in the way we're used to, for sure. I wonder how long it will take for us to get the Newton and Hermann treatment.