[ she should tease away, because he wouldn't. all klaus has learned over the decades has been through his own curiosity, be the friendships of leaders in their fields, or through his own keenness. nothing is like learning history while it's being made, after all. ] I believe I'd have little use and patience for your textbooks and lecture halls. [ it's a smile that fades, just so, afterwards. settling is not a thought he relishes either, but he is aware of his own finances, stripped of the ability to simply compel what he wants.

he's been quite reckless with it, this month. ]

Something must pass the time. [ he takes another drink, this sip smaller. ] Perhaps I'll sell my paintings.