[France nods, sitting back against the wall that shields one side of the bed. He's never quite gotten over the habit of putting a wall to his back.]

Most employees are lacking in the beginning. A few are exemplary from the very start, though. It just depends.

[He visibly perks up at the sight of the ice cream and starts to edge off the bed to get to the desk for the box he keeps his utensils in.]

Yes, it would. Hold on, I'll get spoons.