“I would say that we did.” He nodded. “I must admit, I initially had my reservations about the type of lifestyle he led. But overtime, I have had many of my preconceived biases broken by statistically significant data to the contrary. And would call many of his eccentric companions at least acquaintances, if not friends.”
His voice was softer now.
“I do not want to lose those relationships either. Nor the friendship I have with his father. Speaking to a fellow scientist about topics of interest brings me tremendous joy. We have already collaborated on one project, a biochemical analysis of plant species from his wife’s planet. I sincerely hoped that we would work together on a number of things, but if Zi…” Isamu paused, realizing that he had not yet named names, and did not want to start now, “…if he makes real on the threats he made during our argument… not only would that never happen, but I may very well lose that friendship as well.”
no subject
“I would say that we did.” He nodded. “I must admit, I initially had my reservations about the type of lifestyle he led. But overtime, I have had many of my preconceived biases broken by statistically significant data to the contrary. And would call many of his eccentric companions at least acquaintances, if not friends.”
His voice was softer now.
“I do not want to lose those relationships either. Nor the friendship I have with his father. Speaking to a fellow scientist about topics of interest brings me tremendous joy. We have already collaborated on one project, a biochemical analysis of plant species from his wife’s planet. I sincerely hoped that we would work together on a number of things, but if Zi…” Isamu paused, realizing that he had not yet named names, and did not want to start now, “…if he makes real on the threats he made during our argument… not only would that never happen, but I may very well lose that friendship as well.”