"Of course, always busy. But that's the way I like it," Pierce confirmed, offering his arm to Naea as they vacated the premises. "I have trouble with sitting still for long periods of time. And there's always work to be done too." Truth be told, his workaholic ways were firmly ingrained in him - but that didn't mean that, yes, he probably was about due for a vacation sometime this century. "How's your schoolwork coming along?" he asked, then glanced at her to see if she wanted to take the stairs down or brave the finicky elevator.