[Crane watches the taller man for a second, quite curiously. The accusation is out there that he's abnormal - lacking a natural reaction to accidents and all - but he ignores it and gets on with studying. This is a man who revels in his power. He is brash in showing it, blunt because of it and aggressive to preserve it.

He rubs his fingers, letting his blood flow. He is certainly weaker than this man. Physically, he reminds himself, as he focuses on the last part of their conversation.]

More honest than one who presses emotional button believing they'll start a game, I'd wager. [His lilting voice becomes a quieter one.] Self-control isn't indicative of dishonesty, you know.