Tetsuo emptied his cup, put it down on the table and just leaned back, crossing his arms. That question made him wonder about Shin's real intentions. It didn't seem like some bad idea and his directness was telling that Shin is not of people who think long before saying something.
The pause lasted for a while and Tetsuo decided to cut it, still considering the offer however. Without looking at Shin he said:
"I can't see how is that possible, if we've been assigned to different fleets."