Well, I mean, school's kind my thing back home. I honestly can't think of anything I like better than mastering a tough subject, you know? Doing well in school opens doors, and in a way it's its own reward.

[He laughs, though this time it doesn't quite translate to his eyes.] And then I end up somewhere like here, where, honestly, who knows or cares about network architecture? Or theoretical mathematics? Turns out I should have paid more attention in gym class after all.

[Though with their training he's been doing better, the frustration of physical learning has been a real uphill battle for Evan. He may be dogged, but he's not naturally talented.]