Emet-Selch...? [It's unfamiliar, since their conversation was entirely over text, and more about human foods than pleasantries.] Certainly — I know the brightest minds can be some of the most cynical. It doesn't bother me. As long as he means well, I would be delighted to meet him!

Now, let me think. If we're going to be truly scientific about this, perhaps we should start somewhere with less people. Perhaps that garden area, the one filled with flowers and hot drinks?