Some part of Howard cannot believe he's listening to what's coming out of this kid's mouth.

"Uh, no. If my games are going to talk to me I like them with flashing lights and plugged into a television." He leans forward, though, blinking at the little pieces fighting with each other. His face takes an intrigued expression that betrays that though he's never been the academic type, he does have an insatiable natural curiosity. "I could learn, though, right?"