Something changes in Jim. Both of them notice, and both of them process it in their own ways. Tamminy sits straight and folds her hands, her eyes now focused in an open, listening way. This might as well be a make-or-break interview for her.

Lawrence, after looking away, solemnly begins to nod. "I think I know what you're about to propose."

It breaks Tamminy's concentration and she turns to look at him.

Lawrence nods once more, eyes closed. "A place where minds like ours belong? Don't you get it?"

Tamminy begins to whisper, "Sta–"

"Garbage Depot, Tams."

With a cobra's speed she reaches out and swats his hand, and even as he giggles and snorts she scolds, "The Captain was being serious, Lawrence! Try it for once! Swine!"