Near sits down and bravely fights the urge to lift one leg onto the chair with him. It's easier than usual; apparently the driving lessons have multiple benefits. He makes a point to tell Matt about it later.

"She probably could," he says. "But that doesn't mean that she should. I mean... Not without an invitation, or at least some sort of agreement first. Aside from the personal implications, it could go very badly for Lorne if he were to have a visitor show up on-base without clearance. I know she and Sheppard are... close, though, so maybe that would stand in your favour..."