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Faraday told him something quite recently. Something deep and profound. The words of a mature, old man. But right now NutJob can only half remember it. Something about reasoning. He has to respond soon, otherwise he’s going to look like a complete muppet. The cogs are whirring in his brain, as he desperately wants to be the unflappable, ideal raconteur.
Without answering KristalClear’s question directly, he wants to deliver his own version of Faraday’s comment. He tries to create a more measured persona, balancing a mature version of NutJob against a gentile version of Faraday.
Miraculously, his philosophical idea crystalises with a distinct personal touch, informed by, but not repeating Faraday’s words verbatim. His response appears to flow effortlessly.
“Whatever the desires might be, you can persuade somebody to do something only by showing them that it’s in their own best interest.”
Genuinely impressed, KristalClear responds kindly, “you must have done your homework.”
“Homework? What homework?”
She laughs.
They smile at each other.
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