[ Ah. He has turned a good ma — wolf away from his ho — ...lair. He should be ashamed of himself.

( He will be, once his new bout of enthusiasm pales, and he's not rushing to step after the wolf. Follow the leader, follow him close. ) ]

Truly? You have the time? And the inclination? I should well thank you —

[ Ahem. ]

I do well thank you. For your time. [ He's... said this before, hasn't he. ] And your teaching.

[ Much better. ]