"I dunno, sir, me and the science department had a pretty unfortunate relationship." He says it lightly, at least, because there's no point in getting annoyed about it.

Though, Lazard . . . he frowns a little, going quiet for a moment as he studies - really studies Rufus' face. It's not hard to miss the similarities, but . . . "I'm noticing them now, but - Lazard looked a little different the last time I saw him."