"That's a nice way of putting it," Jeff concedes, even if he pretty much agrees that, yeah, winning the lottery is about as likely as Jeff Calhoun making any sort of discovery. At least Doc's got a lovely way with words.

Still, for as down on himself as he may be, Jeff perks up at the invitation. It's totally obvious, way too visible, like night and day. It's possible the bard's a little too eager to make himself useful.

"Oh! Yeah! That'd be great, we'd be like census takers, only without all the paperwork and--" For once, he manages to stop himself before launching into a ramble. Could it be? Is Jeff learning?

Only--

Wait.

"But... I should probably stick close to home until Athena's up. After the past few days, the last thing I'd want is for her to wake up in a totally empty house.