[He's definitely not standing entirely close, it's still chemicals and he's definitely not stupid enough to get close to something that could be dangerous, but he's still leaning in a little, watching.]

Heeeeh--even faster? Man, I can't wait to give them a--

['Is your metabolism accellerated, too?' Never had a sentence plunged him in such abashment.] ...You'd not believe how much I have to eat lately, what with this running gig. Groceries have never gouged me as hard as they do, now.