Childermass is right about that much, at least. Lambert's expression shifts between incomprehension, to surprise and incredulity, even a flicker of anger -- if this is a joke, it's one in incredibly poor taste as far as Lambert is concerned. Finally, after a pause that could be seconds or minutes, it settles into something harder to define.

"You serious about this?" he asks, head tipping to the side. "Because if you are..."

Lambert is not generally known for his good ideas, but even he has his doubts about this one. Yet despite his misgivings, it's not going to stop him from nodding, slowly, uncrossing his arms.

"... then sure. I'll take you up on that."