Communication time, clearly. "This." He flicks the end of the cigarette that doesn't need flicking since there's no ash involved. "Is to help my nerves and help me relax."

Not the best reason to take up the habit but hey, not the worst either.

"I'd like to help you do the same. If you want. No pressure." Because god knows insinuating that he might possibly be disappointed in anything ever kicks up that damn compliance thing and- he's honestly not. Hasn't been. Disappointed in Malcolm.