[Viktor has blueprints in his head for all manner of innovation, from steam engines to airships, and the only thing that's really stopping him (besides time, of course), is the fact that he doesn't want to turbocharge the military. A bicycle is benign, and easy to execute. It had been a nice diversion.
He watches for a moment before deciding Alyx's technique is sufficient, then grabs another tool and starts to work on some other loosened bolt. The idea that this might be a test has his eyebrows raise in surprise.]
No, no. [He's not that judgmental.] It's just rare, to meet another one of us with technical knowledge. They don't summon many engineers.
[In that he sort of has the monopoly on it--him, and his handful of employees.]
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[Viktor has blueprints in his head for all manner of innovation, from steam engines to airships, and the only thing that's really stopping him (besides time, of course), is the fact that he doesn't want to turbocharge the military. A bicycle is benign, and easy to execute. It had been a nice diversion.
He watches for a moment before deciding Alyx's technique is sufficient, then grabs another tool and starts to work on some other loosened bolt. The idea that this might be a test has his eyebrows raise in surprise.]
No, no. [He's not that judgmental.] It's just rare, to meet another one of us with technical knowledge. They don't summon many engineers.
[In that he sort of has the monopoly on it--him, and his handful of employees.]