What was he supposed to say to that? It was the truth and they both knew it. There wasn't any objection that could be made that either of them would even consider accepting--for however brief a time. Regardless of what--or who--they were talking about.

"Different?" He actually had to stop and think about that for a moment--he'd never really considered that, but it was so very obvious now that Flick had brought it up. He had to try hard not to laugh.

"I suppose I am. He tends to bring that out in people. That optimism of his in incurable. And maybe a little contagious."