[he'll have to survive through Luke's consideration, first. it's clear that Rei is at least aware of what's going on here, enough to not be confused about the pollen, so that means...

... who would do this to themselves at length?

actually, no. he can think of someone who would. hopefully that idiot isn't here.]

... Sit. I'm just a mercenary, so I probably don't have all the answers you want—but I won't give the ones I do while you're liable to pass out and crack your head open.

[this isn't negotiable, clearly. Luke doesn't even wait to see if Rei will agree, and instead moves to find a comfortable spot to sit himself down.]