The network is safe, sure, but I don't particularly like having to rely on it - I have no desire to not be able to use it when I need to.

[He shakes his head; if he's going to be working with these women, he needs a way to get in contact with them. That much is still true. But... there's something to be said for a proper phone, wireless or otherwise. After a moment, he pulls out a large smartphone, though he grins at Natalie.]

That'll be the day, miss. I don't know if I can turn into a bright, sunshine-and-rainbows person. So I'll enjoy seeing you try, and until then, I'm going to be serious and uninteresting. [There's a comical huff to back it up, even.]