[Simon doesn't like to disappoint people, even strangers. But there are things he dislikes more, like the horror the CDC inflicted to bring him into line. No longer pressured to answer, he sounds audibly relieved; it's a bit pitiful.]
Yes, please do. I'm at your disposal.
As far as the rest of it goes, it's not too significant. Just pay attention to the mission and you'll be fine. [Again, things unspoken. Almost the first thing Gliese had told him: learning is dangerous. He hadn't listened.]
[There's a strained little laugh; don't poke into things that don't concern you was what he'd had in mind.] Uh, something along those lines, yes. Always a good idea to listen to the people in charge. Very closely. I recommend it.
I am sorry I couldn't be more help. Good luck settling in. [Because anyone who's asking the wrong questions already is in for a bad time.]
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Yes, please do. I'm at your disposal.
As far as the rest of it goes, it's not too significant. Just pay attention to the mission and you'll be fine. [Again, things unspoken. Almost the first thing Gliese had told him: learning is dangerous. He hadn't listened.]
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Listen to what the instructors tell you, you mean.
[All right. He can keep his head down for the time being and think about what this means for him.]
It's good advice, and I'll certainly take note of it. [A pause.] Thank you for your time, Simon. I apologise for taking so much of it.
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I am sorry I couldn't be more help. Good luck settling in. [Because anyone who's asking the wrong questions already is in for a bad time.]