Oh-ho-ho-no, I have to be in peak form for when everything pans out. Can't have some ambassador coming down and not be at my best! Tick-tock, Charlie, they have to know what they're missing.

[ well, that's a much more well-adjusted take than his freaking out about heaven earlier, so, well, it's a start.

then: ]

... I know, Charlie. I do. I'm not going to be able to turn the worry off, but I can at least do my best to let you spread your own wings.

[ he grins at the wink, and it looks genuine. ]

Let's blow this joint.