[ This awkward delay, how he has to seemingly gear himself up to answer, makes Harold more convinced than ever that there's something Jayce isn't telling him. It makes him suspicious, but that's a familiar state. Being closer to the project would be for the best, so he can keep an eye on it. Who knows what Jayce would get up to unsupervised?

Maybe he is starting to empathize with his old professor after all.

Harold doesn't chase answers because he prefers to dig more discreetly than that. ] Fortunately, receiving thanks is not a condition for my assistance, [ he answers mildly. He's not trying to chastise Jayce with that one, just reflecting on how rarely he even personally met the people he'd helped, much less stuck around for thanks. ]

Now, shall I show you how to access the word processor? I've also been putting together rudimentary coding exercises for Mr. Gukgak, if you'd like those.