When she said his name in that tone, that was what killed him. It was one of the few things that could mentally bring him to his knees and forget everything. Everything but her and what she'd just said. It took him a moment to reply before his breath decided to work again.

"You talk, I'll do research. Then I'll only have to deal with you and the potential research team." Even now his words were quiet and docile. Eventually, he was going to have to figure out how to deal with that voice. Then again, if she realized what it did to him and used it too much, maybe he'd get used to it. At least he could hope for it. He didn't need any more weaknesses around her. There was already the rest of this relationship to potentially kill him.