[Regrettably, the arrogance is too much a part of who he is to go anywhere. But there is... less of it in his voice when he answers, as he focuses in on something that is actually potentially interesting.]

Up until relatively recently I have been... somewhat wrapped up other matters.

That said, it would certainly be possible. It would take time and effort, yes. But it's hardly as if either of us would have any shortage of the former, at the least.