Hanneman & Alois B

Alois
Professor Hanneman! What do you think of my progress so far?

Hanneman
To be blunt, you are still struggling more than I would expect.

Alois
Ah, I see. I suppose I need to give it a little more of that Alois oomph!

Hanneman
How does someone remain so upbeat when they are accomplishing, well, absolutely nothing?

Alois
Come again? I didn't quite catch that.

Hanneman
Just jabbering to myself. Pay me no mind.

Alois
All right. I've been wondering, why did you agree to train me in the first place?

Alois
When I told everyone you were teaching me, ha! They could hardly believe it.

Hanneman
Well, if I'm completely honest, you're less of a student and more of an experiment.

Hanneman
You have no Crest, but you might be able to learn magic...despite our early results.

Hanneman
And the potential magical ability of those who lack a Crest is precisely what I hope to research.

Alois
That's a surprise. A Crest scholar researching people without Crests?

Hanneman
When studying Crests, it is also important to understand the effects of their absence.

Hanneman
After all, the very reason for all of my research is to grant the power of a Crest to anyone who desires it.

Hanneman
If it is in fact possible to increase the magical potential of people lacking a Crest, then I find myself one step closer to my goal.

Hanneman
Hence my experiments with you are quite valuable to my research.

Alois
Ah, that's wonderful! What a great man you are, Professor Hanneman. Truly, a man among men!

Alois
Why, if I could prove it's possible to use magic without a Crest, what an honor that would be!

Alois
Please, use me as you see fit! I won't let you down, I promise!

Hanneman
Could you express your enthusiasm more...quietly? And if at any point you wish to discontinue...

Alois
Oh, no! I'm ready to go! Let's make a breakthrough!

Alois
Come on, Hanneman! You should be shouting too! A bright future awaits!

Hanneman
No.

Hanneman
Shouts and screams are detrimental to scholarly research, and to my ears.

Alois
Oh, I meant to tell you. I have some friends who struggle with magic as well.

Alois
I'll ask them to help! Perhaps if we all chip in, we can make your dream a reality. Onward!

Hanneman
Alois... Oh, forget it. That man never slows down.

Hanneman
But I suppose I can appreciate why some are drawn to his...exuberance.