You've reached Dr. Niguel. If this is an emergency, hang up and call the damn emergency service. I do research, not first aid. If you still think you've got the right number, leave a message and I might call you back.
[It doesn't come off as rude to Derek at all, really. Partially because he knows it's true and he knows how Victor is, and partially because hey, it's focusing on the optimistic side of things.]
True enough. I guess we can always hope for that outcome.
Unless you need anything else from me, that's all. [because he's not sure what else Victor might need okay. He's not the one doing the testing. But if it helps, he's already halfway out the door and on his way back to his office.]
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Would you rather me come back down here or...?
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[It's not an insult, it's just Victor being Victor and stating the factually true. Even if it does sound kind of rude.]
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True enough. I guess we can always hope for that outcome.
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[And now he really is trying to shoo Derek out so he can get to work.]
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