[ hmm... hong lu considers this with the gravity only afforded to tenured scholars and sheltered little nesties who enjoy contemplating the best angle which to attack a cow to get a perfect slice of beefsteak. ]

Ryoshu said something like this, didn't she? How did she say it again... Ah, right - [ beaming: ] 'Not with that attitude'. [ hong lu delights at it. what a fun new phrase. still, emil looks a little more 'not that attitude' than usual, and hong lu takes a moment to tilt his head and peer at his companion. ] Hm? Emil, what's wrong?