[Absolutely, Emet has his own as well. Little lies he tells himself that makes the more...tragic things he deals with a little easier to swallow.]

Perhaps eventually, when they see stagnation in their most valued members, they will make proper accommodations. It is a fool's errand to allow brilliance to suffocate from indifference.

But yes, lunch sounds wonderful, consider it a date. [he pauses a moment, before giving a coy smile.] Well, you know what I mean.