[If Val could make a banner of this underwhelming endorsement, he would. In tasteful colors, and in a good solid font, so that its underwhelming qualities might be swept under the blind of beauty.

He takes a moment to appreciate the words. Ah.]

Everyone will hear this, and they will-- well, not be terribly convinced, perhaps. But they will be encouraged toward conviction.

Tell me, my friend, would you commit these same words to paper?