"I'm probably older than you," he retorted before he could stop himself, even more embarrassed now, if that was even possible.

"Forgive me if I'm not fully accustomed to such commoner talk," Wolfram added, voice full of sarcasm, "Although perhaps you'd be so kind as to enlighten me some time."

Then he sighed, staring at the floor as he tone quickly shifted into something more serious, although barely loud enough for anyone else to hear but its intended audience. "....I'm sorry for not paying attention. It's been a lousy day."