Ryan stiffens slightly at the touch. It's not unusual for him — if they're caught up working he doesn't seem to mind getting close, but anything sudden will set him on edge. He's a lot better than he used to be, though, and he relaxes after a moment or two.

"I don't have any other appointments," he replies, which is essentially his way of saying he doesn't mind staying for awhile. He Ming is pleasant enough as far as people go. Since he's so attentive when they're working, Ryan's even somewhat fond of him.

"What were we working on last," he murmurs to himself, flipping through a notebook. "Ah, yes. Reviewing derivative applications. Let's see what you've gotten through on your own so far."