[ with a disarming smile: ] He's good with paper and stone.

[And growing to the size of a bus, apparently, though that still disturbs Allen more than it reassures him. Tilts his head this way and that for Lavi to get a better look.]

What makes you think they'll be crocodile tears? [ it's packed with quite a bit of mock indignance. but he gives a light shrug then, and continues on a more serious note: ] It's an option. If you do decide you'd like to take him along, just let me know.