[Dan's getting, at this point, kind of used to no longer being the "new guy". There are now "newer guys" for him to introduce himself to as if he knows what the fuck is going on, which he doesn't, but he at least knows a little more than they do and it's a moral obligation to share that.]

Have you been shocked yet? I'm not saying it's going to change your mind, because to be completely honest it ain't changed mine a lick, but I think that's valuable information for you to have before you do anything risky.

Nice to meet you, Mr. Malcolm. I'm Dan. I expect your expertise is going to come in useful possibly even more than you expect.