[A nod, almost way too intrigued by all of this. He glances to Lacus.]
If uhm... you need any help, I could... [He's eager! But hesitant cause you guys aren't exactly friends with him and all, but this is something completely separate from the Defense Force. He's expecting to be shot down. AND he doesn't quite realize WHAT it sounds like he's offering...]
I mean if you need subjects to help gather data, that is. [Still oblivious to what that might sound like. To him this is all science, technology, logic and nerdiness.]