( a slight canting of his head, as he considers the question. )

How do you know it's not just my face?

( it might as well be at this point. but rather than letting her answer, he presses on: ) Helmet has night-vision. Motion-tracking. Seemed sensible to keep it on rather than taking my chances with it off.

( just as well, really. the armour isn't completely impenetrable but it's a kind of safety he's reluctant to part with right now. )

What's with the dress?