[He takes, without trading, the second sheet of paper, and begins examining it.]

We must ask the Fade not to take you. It would be a loss to the project. But it is very foresighted of you--no unfinished works! You are an example to us all. I should leave right now and finish the four papers that sit half-complete, and make a summary of some of my more current research.

[Would that she would be so lucky because: he doesn't leave. Instead he leans up against the table, and continues to review the list.]

Is Mr. Stark or Mr. Ellis to be your smith? Or should we take applications?