[ The fellow wants to insist - they're not making much headway on getting information if someone doesn't disrobe, and if Van doesn't want to, then -? But the sound of her voice makes Van relent in his way - he hears shades of Cardia again, and it bothers him. But he doesn't tell the researcher to stop, nor does he tell her it's okay. Instead, Van starts to shrug off his trench coat, and moves to unbutton his suit jacket, the shift of fabric bringing the attention back to himself to give Cyrus a break from the scrutiny. ]
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