"Certainly," he confirmed with a grin and small nod. Even when the work was frustratingly slow, it was still satisfying. Though he did still hope to reach a major breakthrough at some point in his life.
"All right," he agreed, settling into his barstool a little further so that he could enjoy his meal while still sharing good conversation with her. It was more than he'd hoped for tonight, and he certainly couldn't be more pleased.