[The connotations aren't entirely positive. They're not negative either, but Philip seems sort of bookish and reserved - unless the sanctity of his library is broken by Journey music. Maybe this is just a by-product of being British. The last British person he knew was a clever, pain-in-the-ass thief, though, so his experience with people from across the pond is a little limited.

But...A swimming Physics professor. Wow. Just...wow. All manner of high school memories crop up, and he starts laughing.]

Man, that's dedication. [Dean chuckles, rubbing the back of his neck.] I hated physics. I sucked at it. Sucked at a lot of subjects, come to think of it. You teach high school or college?