[Barnaby's finishing adjusting his equipment when he hears that voice, and his posture stiffens in obvious annoyance, before he spots Gen and shoots him A Look.]

Please don't call me that ever again. [It's not embarrassment so much as something else behind his expression, but he quickly moves the topic along, looking down at his rather pitiable excuse for armour.] And no, it won't replace the suit. It's just for training purposes, particularly if I'm going to spar with armed opponents.

[Saito would be rolling in his grave if Barnaby so much as thought of comparing this to one of his creations. Or the engineer would join Gen in making fun of him, one of the two.]

Did you intend on joining me?