Ahahaha, well, it might take a few blows... but I shall strike those blows fiercely! This town has not quite seen someone like me, I am sure of that.

Hoo, it is so nice to be sitting down, everything stops with the spinning for a while...

[And his look grows thoughtful and assessing. This girl was sweet and compliant and at least somewhat clever...]

You know... I might be in need of an assistant at some point soon. An extra pair of hands is useful around the lab. Now, I'm sure you're a busy girl... but if you could spare a little time, would you care to help me out?