[Colin gives Meta a more critical gaze as he detects the vocalization in his throat.]

Can't talk, huh? That's a problem that can be worked around. Nice armor, looks like it's got plenty of spots where a communication suite could be installed, if you're interested. If not, we can still work around this.

[His eye has also long since alerted him about the explosives present in the Brute Shot, and he gives the weapon a glance.]

Paar, you tested that on yourself? Don't do that again. It's a potent weapon, and with the right ammunition, it could likely dig right through your scales like they were butter.