Cutter tried to not flinch at that neutral tone, Connor calling him 'Professor' in that tone ... "um ... so ..." he began, realising he didn't know what he wanted to say and he focused on giving Rex as many scritches and pets as he could, "um ... " he tried again and stopped.

He didn't realise how hard it would be to actually talk to Connor, after all this time he had thought about talking to Connor and now that he was, he couldn't think of anything to say.