[... Well, one could say 'it's a start', leaving aside the obvious risk of perpetuating certain mindsets instead of dissolving them. The fact that Bruce contacts Hopeless to ask about his interest is definitely a good thing, though.

[There is one thing Hopeless wants to be clear about before he says yay or nay, however.]

Are you asking for my professional opinion on its processes or offering me the opportunity as a matter of curiosity?