[color=yellow]"My word, could it be!?"[/color] exclaimed Lanny.

[color=yellow]"In all my years I've only ever encountered two other cases."[/color] said Lanny both quickly and breathlessly.

[color=yellow]"My boy, my dear boy. I think you may have it. A most wonderous gift indeed."[/color] the old man whispered loudly.

[color=yellow]"The virtuous reflex."[/color] announced Lanny dramatically.

[color=yellow]"Also known as the heroic gag."[/color] Lanny explained both quickly and casually.

[color=yellow]"Perchance I may have piqued your curiosity regarding your rare condition? But still, I must remember my social graces and keep on topic."[/color] said Lanny.

[color=yellow]"Which would you like me to explain first young squire? The circumstances of your discovery by yours truly or..."[/color] Lanny paused for dramatic effect.

[color=yellow]"The amazing power which you possess. The virtuous reflex."[/color] Lanny said dramatically.

To Lanny, meeting a fascinating stranger was one of life's greatest pleasures. And when such a pleasure was indulged, he tended to get a little overexcited. He was quite the excitable fellow after all.