Just a bit. [ he smiles a touch. ] He was an idol of mine too, when it came to historically revered scientists.

[ he knows well. barry bought his book, read it through multiple times certainly, and the first time they met he couldn't contain his gushing. that time, for him, is still present. but in the face of a barry allen who is clearly older, knows well who he is now, and even has a daughter... well he must treat him differently. pity.

so, he throws him a bone: ]

You know those apples are making you age, right? You stopped eating and it hasn't continued to progress.