Jim is more than content to let Verity respond first, even if it does take her a minute. It gives him a little more time to think, not to mention find a stride that isn't too jarring or uncomfortable. He's out of practice, but there's no time like the present to start fixing that. Especially since he suspects Samus might eventually decide to pick up the pace later, once they've gotten further into the run. Either way, he won't complain about having to push himself. He did volunteer for this, after all, and if he wanted a lazier pace towards getting back in shape, he should've asked somebody else for help.

Once he feels he's found the right rhythm, he joins in on the discussion again. "I've seen flowers I'd call beautiful, but I don't think they're interesting enough to want to study them. I'd say they're both subjective."