Would it?

[As though this isn't anything he'd considered before; he tenses up again quickly, as though trying to cover up for the momentary falter there.]

For the most part, work is what I want to do - and besides, there's nothing to be gained from things like this! Nothing useful, anyway!!

[...Mnnngh. Just. Let him glance at the table again.]

...It...is enjoyable, though. Once in a while.