Part of him wants to demand why, if Reno had attended his performances, hadn't he tried to get his attention. He could have, he could make a sign or stand on a seat and yell or make some other kind of commotion. They could have met before now...

He's distracted enough by this train of thought that it takes him a moment to actually reply.

"I mean it, I want your help! You don't have to get on the ice or anything, just be there to bounce ideas off of. I'm sure my coach would like the break..."