Johnny hesitates on the stairs. He couldn't quite hear what Rashad's chameleon had said, but he understood the tone of Rashad's response. Arguing with his animal self, which sort of runs counter to Johnny's idea of him as impassive sponge. He feels Nova stiffen, like don't do it, but it's too late. He's already turned around.

"Are you arguing with yourself?" he says, pretending judgment. He hears Nova huff out a long, exasperated sigh.