When you put it like that, it makes me sound irresponsible. [Which is basically a yes, of course he's going, but still--] Let's say I have too much professional curiosity to ignore something like this, that sounds better...

[That makes him sound like less of an idiot, for sure... Anyway. A volunteer!!]

If you wouldn't mind, I'd be happy to have you along. My name is Reim, and you are...?