She hated this - the fact that she was viewing her partner through this lens of truth or deception. Something about his shrug rang false and she hated it. What could possibly be so dangerous about a hobby making engines? She'd have to look them up when she got home.
"Gotta do something to keep your hands busy!" Alyssa agreed cheerfully. Shoving her hands in her pockets she leaned in and out of the room. "Got anything else in there that you want to show me? Something that works, maybe?"