[ yes, fortunately, it does. which is good, because otherwise he probably would have somehow taken it to the face again, and this time it would have actually hurt. he catches it easily. so impressive. ]

Hmm. Good thing we've still got the magitek, then. Buuut a technological boom, huh? That's kinda exciting. I mean, the technology in question probably sucks, but hey. I'm thinking of working with that stuff as part of my cover. I'm going to sound like a genius. [ he smiles proudly, as if that were actually a good idea, and then pats the book. ] Mind if I borrow this?