Reno tensed for a moment, thinking of Malik. Knowing that Mary was doing everything she could, and Malik wasn't there because of him.

So of course he was willing.

"It's no trouble at all. An' like Ales said, he's still at the lab, too. Let's be honest, he's better at that than I am." His smile returned with Saori's approval. "Anything helps. But I'm hoping it'll be fun work, too. Motivation increases productivity."

His gaze fell back on Mary. And Ira. "If there's anythin' else I can do... just lemme know."