[Wow, he was expecting even less than that so he'll take it.]

My, that is quite a way out. I'm looking forward to what comes from that. I'm sure it'll be a lovely surprise for all of us.

[We can all guess what "lovely surprises" from the science department entail.

... Okay he really doesn't know how to take that. As much as he likes to be better than people, that's his partner you're talking about here.]

You know, I'm honestly surprised. I thought you two would get along, what with your penchant for destructive weapons.