"Nothing to it," he drawls. "One just thinks about what one would most like to say, and does one's best to repress the sarcasm from one's tone in saying it."
"Most, I imagine."
"Suppose you observe for now. It's been over a year since I was last able to make it. I'll make a half-batch and require you to supply the rest, so take careful notes."
He shrugs. "We don't. As long as they stay gone, they're of no import."
I hate this year more than I can say. Particularly this semester.