No. [ Huh? says his tone. He does the thing with his hands again, then glances down at them as if something might be broken. As if there was any way that could be the source of the misunderstanding here. ] Too, uh, linear. There's usually some kinda sordid...whatever, nice to meet you.

And hey—pay attention, keep your wits about you, and in no time at all you'll be a novice like me.