[ It's funny that Senku is one of the few people on the train that can crack such jokes and make Roland chuckle about it all the same. It's easy to see the humor behind it too, especially when he stops to consider that only specifics of circumstance differentiate them. ]

Well said, grandpa. Heh.

[ His gaze lingers on the coat in Senku's arms but the conversation to be had still tickles at his thoughts. He feels reinvigorated, almost. Like the events prior are finally letting go of him...or he's letting go of them. ]

Tell you what. I'll come find you as soon as I get resources from my side. We can talk more about how to proceed from there. After all, it seems we're getting started on the real work, now. [ A pause, an uncertainty held in a split second of a breath. Then he adds: ] If you'll still allow me to assist you, that is.