[The question he poses is one that would take hours of research, calculation, and pondering. She can't even begin to offer an answer without more material to work with. At the very least, a prototype would be a necessity.]

Something to ponder over dinner, perhaps?

[Best to try for a change of scenery. Inspiration and mental stimulation comes in all sorts of unexpected forms. The DNA helix model came to James Watson in a dream and menial work did much to aid Einstein in his discoveries. Gottlieb confines himself to calm and quiet, shunning the frenetic pulse of society and staying cooped up in the lab. To truly impact the world, one must live in it.

But first, dinner.]

A little fresh air might do you good. Can you even recall the last time you ate? You can't exactly think clearly if you're fatigued.