[ Yep, definitely weird. A sentiment that shows in the brief and slightly confused hum on his end, but he brushes it off and moves on from the topic. ]

Likelier than I'd want it to be, but also the more plausible. [ Much to his concern. ] Yeah, count me in. We can probably get a decent group together to at least brainstorm a little. Even if we end up not being able to do much for now, it's a start.