Merritt just smirks at him, the expression also somehow audible through the connection.

He's starting to think he might need to get a read on Daniel, to figure out what's got him this worked up when they really are just out here to relax - and then Daniel comes back, and that box answers all the questions.

For a moment, he just looks at it - and then, slightly belatedly, puts a hand to his chest and gasps, "Daniel, I don't know what to say."

There's something a little bright behind his eyes despite the fact that he's continuing to yank Daniel's chain. He's already so happy about this development.