Unfortunately for Nautica, Brainstorm's brilliance didn't quite extend to his social skills. He managed enough to avoid awkwardness, but maybe avoided awkwardness too well.

He almost jumps out of his seat as Nautica lurches forward, hands jerking up to press against her shoulder to steady her, his briefcase clattering out of his lap.

"Nautica..." He narrows his optics in a frown. "Maybe you should be tied down."