[Why does he keep looking at him like that... Dorian elects to drink his wine so he doesn't keep going on and on, but rest assured, he's still furious. Literacy ban... at least he thinks Manley's stubbornness is a little warranted.

Even if he's really just lazy and rude.] I can imagine that. With your... [what redeeming qualities does he have... uh...] ... charm.

[he's a tree, dorian] I'd certainly spend more time with you. [he's a tree] Provided you continue humoring me every now and again. [a tree]