Rex shifts some paperwork aside and motions for Jason to set the tank down there. He's not showing it, but he's excited to have a habitat for a new pet. At least here he won't have to worry about the cat getting where it shouldn't.

"Did you," he muses softly, walking over to one of his projects-- the eye. He touches his fingers to it as he listens to Jason. A slight smirk touches his features. "Versatility is one of my strong suits, I must admit." He's about two seconds away from bragging about what a genius he is, but somehow, Rex restrains himself. "Well then, what are your interests? Aside from--" Airquotes. "'Herpetology.'"