Ordinary people's thoughts can hardly keep up with the growth of others. Even Dean, before this, had never imagined that merely arranging for some people to take care of Little Mike would enable him, in such a short time, to advance his weakest subject, psychology, directly to the point where he could influence the human mind. At this moment, he even felt relieved that Little Mike was not in good health.
Otherwise... this little guy would be quite unsettling.
Dean had myriad thoughts swirling inside him, yet he maintained a composed exterior and praised, "Your progress is surprising; I'm glad to see you now have a bit more of a human touch."
"Thank you for the compliment."
Little Mike responded with a faint smile, leading Dean over to a storage rack.