Yeah, like the state. [ gosh haven't you heard of it ]

[ He lets her push him, elbowing her lightly in the side where he stands and beating the crate closed before he starts tapping a finger lightly on the side, as though it's a fish tank. ] Ya okay in there, buddy?

[ His attention diverts back to Laura with a half a grin. ] Thanks, man. I tried. Look, I ain't gonna plant him in your bed or anything, so just quit the worryin'. [ Not until he knows it's not poisonous, that is. ] How's about we check out what kinda other food we can snag while we're at it?