We chatted today for a maximum of one minute. I asked him what he was doing, he said he was setting the table for supper, asked me what I was doing, I told him I was about to do some homework, and then he said he had to go eat. He said "sorry" after he said he had to go, which tells me he either regretted having to go so soon, or that he is extremely polite (and does not have the nerve to tell me he does not want to chat with me). Hopefully he will respond to the e-mail shortly, and I will find out. If he does not say no straight out, or imply it with strength and reinforcement, I will persistent. It brightened my day, at least.