[It's prudent to use what is given to you. Robert just takes a lot longer to be able to use this particular skill.]

Ah - was that t-true the last time we spoke, or... [He hesitates then. Derek has been... well, back-and-forth often. It's possible he doesn't remember and Robert is just sounding strange.]

... F-Forgive me... I do not mean to ask a question you... c-cannot answer...