[Well it's still true. A lovely color, a texture that looks really soft. She's the tiniest but closer and he wants to reach out and touch a pink lock but--]

Oh, no I wouldn't-- [He chuckles and shakes his head.] They'd never let me back in the lab.

[Dr. Saroyan is strict about dress code.]

Besides, it's more your color than mine. Doesn't really go my skin tone.

[Perfect opportunity to lift a hand and set it by her hair. Not quite touching, but close enough.]

It only looks half decent because it's your hair.

[The way his tongue is a bit looser thanks to the cupcakes... it's almost like he's buzzed. Only right now, his head is clear. He can walk away if she says she wants him to and he can leave if he feels he needs a break. He never thought he'd get to feel like that. It's nice.]