[as the other's expression sets him up to expect refusal, the answer surprises the both of them. for Hinata, it made for a... somewhat pleasant surprise. headway, anyway. words turned over quick, head tilting as suspicion slid smoothly into consideration.]

Then, [still not understanding why Nic wouldn't just go to medical, but accepting it as an immobile obstacle,] we can go to Hange. She knows how. And she spends more time being science-y in her room than at medical, far as I'm aware.

[whenever it might have become a "we," the conditional was apparently there to stay.]