I'm not typically one for kittens. Or trees.

[And ugh, from the sound of it "worthy" seems like a lot of work and a constant measurement. That didn't sound sound like it was worth the effort for a minor curiosity.]

But perhaps I can try again after the next mission. [a shrug] Might be worth something.

[Without asking for permission John flops down onto a seated position next to on the bed, curling his legs under him and resting his forearms on his knees.]

Is your heart more just than most, then?

[He's not entirely sure if he believes it, but the answer is likely to be revealing.]