[He hasn't, obviously, but he'll likely learn to be, and considering he's already witnessed Zane doing things like chewing on pipes to get metal, he isn't exactly eager to turn his back on him for too long when he has access to the stuff.

Fortunately, his own abilities give him a bit of a leg up there, even if he wasn't planning on really using his telepathy until Zane felt comfortable with it.]

Good. [He closes the door behind him and heads over to his desk, opening one of the drawers and pulling out a package.]

The Admiral's given me some tin and copper to give to you, and I've asked for more so you won't run out any time soon. [He hands it over to him.] Would you like to sit down?