And what would make you do that...? Sounds like an excuse to me.

[... or something more interesting, if she's telling the truth. he spins the tool in his hand idly. hmmm.]

... Elaborate, then. Give me a good excuse, and I'll consider providing my assistance. I keep track of every part that passes through my club's supplies... so if a particular laptop went missing, I suppose I might be able to reassemble it.

[like, probably. maybe.]