[But but but! He'll be good, Prof. :c

He shifts, though, almost uncomfortable, drumming his fingers on the table.]

Best of the best, especially with the new core. [Luck had nothing to do with it, Charles. But he's letting that part of the conversation slip away, for now] So what's the plan here? Sit around for a few weeks playing games of get-to-know-you before you sign off on whatever clearance slip this place has?