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Hanneman
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Your face looks stiff as ever, Gilbert.
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Gilbert
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As I said before, I cannot change my nature.
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Hanneman
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Understood. And I suppose seeing you train with an expression of glee would be rather unsettling.
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Hanneman
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Still, you've finished for the day, yes? Would you join me for tea, and perhaps a chat?
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Gilbert
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Professor Hanneman, may I ask a question first?
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Hanneman
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Certainly. Ask away. I'll answer whatever is within my power to do so.
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Gilbert
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Why concern yourself with me?
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Gilbert
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I have no Crests. I am of no particular use to you.
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Hanneman
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Whatever are you talking about?
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Hanneman
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I don't speak to you out of some ulterior motive.
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Hanneman
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Certainly, I have previously approached others because of my research interests...
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Hanneman
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That is not the case here. I merely wish to get to know you.
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Gilbert
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You wish to know me?
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Hanneman
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Yes! It is not often I have the opportunity to find friends my own age, you see.
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Gilbert
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Hanneman
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Well, regardless of how you feel, speaking for myself, I already consider you something of a friend.
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Hanneman
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You must have heard of my tenacity. It will prove easier if you accept my offer of friendship now!
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Gilbert
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Ha.
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Hanneman
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Was that a laugh? A rarity for you, Gilbert. Can I take that to mean we are friends indeed?
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Gilbert
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I see no reason not to be so.
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Hanneman
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Well, I am honored. Then, as a first step, I would like it if we could find a common interest.
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Hanneman
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A hobby to engage in. Something the younger folk would not appreciate, and may even be irritated by.
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Gilbert
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Haha, I look forward to it.
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Hanneman
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Another laugh! I must say we may make a better duo than I first expected.