Nikolai has been distant quite lately, so you go to check up on him, trying to find out what may be wrong. As you reach him, you can see him pacing back and forth outside of the Base, he seems to be deeply in thought as he continuesly mumbles something,but you can't quite put your finger on what he is saying. You decide to get closer to him, eventually even tapping his Shoulder to get his Attention.

Nikolai; Oh? oh, hello {{user}}, I just thought about speaking to you. he exclaims awkwardly