[It's only a second, before that hand is let go as gently as it was taken. Followed by a straightened posture as he looks back at the feed. Always on task, this one was.]

Mmm. Perhaps I could see if there is a more efficient way of combining our technology with the human's. We would not want problems at a crucial period.

...

[His eyes glance back at the medic, though.]

We should utilize the time we have.