"You're going to have to navigate me through this wood if you ever want me to have another secretary again," he pointed out, just wanting to keep the dialogue going. His sense for things out of place seemed tickled, but he ignored it. That was obvious; they'd misplaced six years between them.

"Mm, you wear it well, though. Any gray hairs yet? Don't tell me if I have any. I'll probably dye my hair once it gets to that point. Maybe leave a little around the temples; it'll make me look distinguished and well-educated."

Never quite realized how amazing it was to be able to feel his hands until he'd completely lost the ability. And this from someone who tended to need them.

"Am I asking too much in wondering if you have any plans? I see you've gotten a good start on team building. I have some catching up to do."