The context of the following conversation is Kendall developed and tested a theory, despite years of being mocked by their colleagues.:
Kendall says Those fools, short-sighted colleagues of mine. For years they laughed at me, well who's laughing now!.
The friend responds I always believed in your theories, I knew you could do it..
Kendall responds This should prove everything they doubted about me..
The friend responds How did you manage to get this done considering you were on your own?.
Kendall responds Pure genius, my friend..
The friend responds And self belief I guess..