[When he discusses his research, his eyes come alive with a spark rivaling the stars he studies with such fondness. The man has a mind fit for the Renaissance, dabbling in a plethora of sciences to conceive innovations beyond most people's imaginings. Watching him present his work is enough to cause her heart to stir, awakening the once burgeoning affection she held for him so long ago.
It would have been inappropriate to admit such a thing. It's still inappropriate.
There's a reason she'd limited her correspondence with him to e-mail messages and occasional social media comments. It hurts. It still hurts. Science is a demanding lover with which she can never hope to compete.
As his eyes light up, hers deaden though she forces a smile while looking through his data. Turning through page after page, she can't help but marvel at all the detail he puts into his work. It's like looking at the brushstrokes on a masterpiece up close.]
Have you considered multiple processors?
[Therein lies his one fault. He believes in conserving resources and working alone. It's all well and good in some cases but there are times when one must be open to collaboration and extra expense. One can't be frugal with everything.
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It would have been inappropriate to admit such a thing. It's still inappropriate.
There's a reason she'd limited her correspondence with him to e-mail messages and occasional social media comments. It hurts. It still hurts. Science is a demanding lover with which she can never hope to compete.
As his eyes light up, hers deaden though she forces a smile while looking through his data. Turning through page after page, she can't help but marvel at all the detail he puts into his work. It's like looking at the brushstrokes on a masterpiece up close.]
Have you considered multiple processors?
[Therein lies his one fault. He believes in conserving resources and working alone. It's all well and good in some cases but there are times when one must be open to collaboration and extra expense. One can't be frugal with everything.
The world doesn't work like you do, Professor.]