But of course, Dist. From the very beginning I've been convinced your intellect is exceptionally useful. It isn't often I meet someone more gifted than I am.
[And usually he'd tack on something at the end about how he's glad Dist isn't a tactician or mage, or maybe he'd reassert himself by bragging about his own strengths, but for once in his damn life he just leaves it as it is. It's a compliment, no strings attached.]
[Iago please. He smirks a bit at that, but it softens just as quickly. Like, he totally would've been fine with Iago humble-bragging, but he does recognize the significance of him simply voicing a compliment.]
Perhaps in some areas. But you never know, you may also be gifted in engineering. You simply did not have the knowledge of it before you met me.
Now you're just flattering me. I can't say I'm complaining, however.
I'm a quick study so who knows, perhaps I'll exceed your expectations. Either way, I can promise you I'll work hard to learn everything you're willing to teach me.
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[He points to the one visible one with a smirk.]
But of course, Dist. From the very beginning I've been convinced your intellect is exceptionally useful. It isn't often I meet someone more gifted than I am.
[And usually he'd tack on something at the end about how he's glad Dist isn't a tactician or mage, or maybe he'd reassert himself by bragging about his own strengths, but for once in his damn life he just leaves it as it is. It's a compliment, no strings attached.]
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Perhaps in some areas. But you never know, you may also be gifted in engineering. You simply did not have the knowledge of it before you met me.
[So...he'll offer the same in kind.]
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I'm a quick study so who knows, perhaps I'll exceed your expectations. Either way, I can promise you I'll work hard to learn everything you're willing to teach me.
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[It's not all out of fondness, c'mon...
That said, he's just as pleased by Iago's eagerness to learn as he was in the past.]
Would you like to begin in the coming week? I believe we could both use a good distraction from all of this nonsense.
[Engineering lessons and a boutique party, how lovely.]
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[And then, perhaps a bit too genuine:] I really am looking forward to it, Dist.
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[Iago will finally know what a fonon is.]