[He takes the phone when offered and immediately lighting up a bit at the picture; that is quite possibly the cutest kitten to ever exist, although Harlan's kitten is pretty damn cute too. All kittens are cute, actually. It's a major problem.

But it's also generally a good sign as far as Washington's character goes; not hesitating to reveal that he adores a small animal means he's probably not the hyper-masculine aggressive type, although he'd already started getting that impression. Lance turns the phone back over to him before sitting down as indicated, resisting the urge to pull one of his legs up onto the couch; that's not a thing you're supposed to do in other people's houses.]

I am a psychologist, although I have a few other jobs as well. Does the FBI exist as an organization where you're from?

[He can't remember exactly what Ephemera had said.]