In what field? [ He doesn't suspect she will flunk. She carries herself with an intellect that far outdoes his, he'd openly confess. Fabian is certain he hit his IQ threshold long ago. Thank the goddess for hipsters who like the smell of patchouli and macabre minds. ]

I have a lot of faith in the new generation. I lack faith in the generation before them and their ability to properly guide the new flock.

[ . . . ]

David Foster Wallace. [ He reminisces a little. Possibly not the best point of conversation to make but there was something about Wallace that struck a true chord with him, and since they're also talking about masks of rationality: ]

He has a lot of wisdoms. One that strikes me is his perspective on suicide.