"Well, my species has ten thousand years of intellectual power, I think I earned a little of that." Which was less opinion and more fact, in his mind. "Not that I think your species is unintelligent, you all are very exciting and creative. And surprising. Just...not nearly as intelligent as mine was."

Was being the operative word.

He grinned at her comment, though. Not that he was insecure with his appearance, it was just nice to know that Rose thought the same thing. "You think I'm handsome, hmmm?"