[ Inigo's gaze flutters up from what he's working on. For a moment he stares at Senku, wordlessly. Usually this is exactly the kind of moment where he'd reach out to hold someone's hand or touch their shoulder, but Inigo knows that kind of thing is a problem with Senku, so he doesn't.

But he does put the needle down for a moment, as if to show he's giving the other his full attention for a moment as he speaks. Anything less wouldn't do. ]

Hey, Senku.. It's okay. I know that sort of thing is hard for you to understand, that's why I thought I'd try to explain how other people may think. [ Because, yes, Inigo is also sure there aren't.. a lot of people smarter than Senku.. Is that even possible?

So there's no way he'd relate to that thought. ]

I think it's admirable you don't want to give up. That's a good thing, hold on to that! I just.. [ Inigo's voice trails off, and he shakes his head with a smile. ] I was just worried you might look down on people who aren't as active about it since you wouldn't know why, you know? But I like to think that everyone has their reason. People always have a reason.