We've had pieces. The more I mull over them, the less it makes sense to put them together. Or perhaps the conclusion I've drawn is that it might merely be impossible for us without the help of those... creatures. [ He does relax into Aventurine's hold, however, despite the terse words. ] At least we are already in the good graces of one of them.

[ He sighs, though his mouth twitches into what might be a very small smile as he looks up at Aventurine. ] ...you would have one less person to put up with your harassment, to be sure.