Apparently, Salem wasn't the multi-universe faring tradesman of vast knowledge Sapttus had thought he was. Sure, chances were he really was a multi-universe faring tradesman, but it was somewhat surprising that in all his dealings with others, he'd never learned even the most basic facts about the Yeerks. That... could be useful information, too... Sapttus was pleased to realize that maybe he did have more valuable 'confidential' secrets he could share... if he played his cards right.
"...Yes. Disengage. I'll simply push out through his ear canal, and with Jasper's help, I will return once your testing is complete. Have.... you not heard of that before?" Sapttus looked confused. ...Didn't everyone know that?
<<Apparently not. This guy here is a hoot.>>
Jasper changed their expression to a grin, and turned just a bit to face Al.
"Oh good. I was worried neither of you had ever had trail mix before. You don't hold back much, do you fella?" he chuckled lightly at Al's singing attempt.