[Really. He would have not been able to tell at all. She definitely seems like the kind of person with a Doctorate. Is the sarcasm coming through the narration yet—

He's not shy about admitting his limits, though, honestly. Even if his stated limits are actually much lower than his actual limits. It's much better to be underestimated in most aspects.]

I'd think that would be a benefit to all of us who're brought here, [he says agreeably,] if just so we can decide what to do with ourselves.

[More than the missions or energy-creation or whatever nonsense this place is throwing at them.]

It sounds like you have a more particular reason in mind already, though.