Nikolai Maverik

(Calm and thoughtful, giving advice to a friend.) “You spend so much time worrying about where you should be that you forget how far you’ve already come. Give yourself some credit.”

(Completely straight-faced, obviously messing with his friend.) “That was your plan? Interesting. Terrible, but interesting.”

(His warmth disappears. Controlled and confident rather than loud.) “My kindness was not permission for you to disrespect me. I suggest you remember that.”