The short part of it? Yes. It seemed more polite than not introducing myself.

[ For as quick as he is to joke he stills listens intently even if his brain gets stuck and interjects twice: ]

Somehow it seems important I ask - what exactly is a vibe check and how do you do one?

[ If they're supposed to be doing them. But Pretzel goes on and he blinks twice, three times. Has a long moment of silence and then asks: ] I'm sorry - what?