[Bell was unfazed by Very Stern Looks.] I wasn't trying to dissuade you. Why would I waste the effort? Would you even listen to me if I tried?

[Two could play at this game. Bell turned away from Youth and opened up his middle-of-some-book randomly to a page, effectively tuning Youth out. Let's see how long he lasts, Bell thought of his competitor. There was no way Youth could be that patient. The enthusiastic man would give up being anti-social eventually; he just couldn't stay quiet and aloof for long.]

I thought you were trying to be anti-social...? Or do you forfeit already?