[ The casual...not arrogance, but self-assuredness, he supposes, is already endearing. Matt grins, closing his laptop and pushing it to the side so he can focus on the man sitting across from him. ]

I think you absolutely meant to be presumptuous, but that's okay. You're already my favorite applicant.

[ And not only because Stephen is so far also the only competent one. He has a pleasant voice, and calm demeanor. Probably useful traits for a doctor. ]

So tell me why you're interested in the job, beyond the fact that it pays.