Er - [Once again, Tim is reduced to making inelegant vowel sounds in the face of what looks to be a potential breakdown of some kind? He might not be able to detect what triggered it, but one thing he knows back to front is breakdowns. Mental-physical-emotional distress. His body language reeks of it.

He takes a breath, and forges ahead.]

You're being awfully straightforward, for a parasitic invader. [His tone is placid and light, as if they're discussing the weather.] Wasn't really supposed to be a sore area. I mean, from your perspective, I'm an alien too. Right?