[ …serge finds himself smiling, despite the fact that he should feel nothing but envy. ]

I’m spoiled to be able to ask the question at all. I think there are plenty of people who couldn’t dream of having a choice. So there’s no need to apologize. [ serge pauses. ] Are you happy with, um… “Lan Zhan”?

[ his pronunciation is off, but he’s trying, you know. ]