[Fishing for his clothes, he makes it through one sleeve of his discarded shirt before perking up, hearing Jon mention that title in return.]

An archivist, you say? Books are surely something to treasure. Worthy of study, and safekeeping, though others might claim they've dwindled in value.

[Clearly not McGillis, however, and despite all those questionable statements, he seems genuine in his praise of a dying art. If restrained, if reserved. If controlled, able to turn himself on and off at the drop of a hat. And other people, as well, but that's true of most politicians.]

Perhaps you might grow yourself a library, as opposed to a plant. Although I suspect that will require a great deal more of you.