Happiness really is a solved gravitational microlens equation.
*with a bemused smile* I...have no idea what that means. *catches himself starting to tap his fingers again (do I always do that?) and stops abruptly* And I completely understand.
Do you ever get the impression that this House respects you, Ecthelion?
*blinks, not understanding* Of course I do. *somewhat dryly* If anything, most of you go a bit overboard with the formality. (Why would you ask something like that?)*