X offers a quick, one-shouldered shrug.

"I did not go to school."

Beat.

"I will ask Norman if he would like it. When he is back. You will be sure not to get too close?"

X does not quite frown, which contrasts with the barely leashed excitement she's got going on.

"He is not always good at paying attention to small things where he does not expect them. In the air."

It's like cars on the highway and bugs, really.