I promise to be gentle, Herms. [He couldn't believe Hermann was agreeing to this. Newt expected to be shot down. Granted, he didn't think Hermann had a better idea, but when had that EVER stopped him from shooting down one of Newt's?

He was quiet a bit, staring up at Hermann's ceiling, making patterns out of nothing.]

Speaking of our imperfect families... Funny story. Monica wanted to meet the "illustrious Dr. Gottlieb," once, when you were both in Sydney. [A sly smile.] I never did forward her request.