[Well, he can't say this isn't entertaining, but...]

While your attempts at playing researcher has its charm, I would suggest something more befitting your skills, hero.

[There's an upward curl to the right corner of his mouth as he smirks.]

For example, playing fetch has ever has to be favorite of yours, yes? If you'd be so inclined, I may have a task for you that might better serve than your absurd attempts to appear scholarly.