Henley: I think that’s everything you need to know to use the transmutation engine effectively.
Anataeus (Student): I’ll make one more product to make sure I get it.

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Henley: So what are your plans after you graduate?
Anataeus (Student): I think I’ll be a Head Alchemist for one of the August Houses.
Henley: That’s— bold. Right out of school?
Anataeus (Student): Why not?
Henley: True enough. No ambition could be too great for you...
Anataeus (Student): And yourself?
Henley: I like it here. I think I’ll stick around and hopefully become a professor.
Anataeus (Student): You do seem to have an affinity for teaching.
Henley: Think so? Well then, may each of us realize his _opus magnum!_
Anataeus (Student): _Opus magnum..._ I’ve always found that to be a rather pretentious term, but I agree with the sentiment, at least.
Anataeus (Student): Why are you laughing?
Henley: Anataeus Vaya found something pretentious? Tell me more...