[James answers the crystal without thinking as he's finishing up dressing - and then his shirt doesn't seem to make it on as he is now staring at the crystal with surprise. His mouth opens, then closes, then opens again.

.... oh. Right. He needs. To answer that. So. He should answer.

Uh.... I mean. I. Yes. I mean, I would be pleased. To attend. With you. [Wait a moment.] Is this for a diplomatic, er, purpose?