[ It would be a step much farther if they were in private, something he is very aware of at the moment, thus the fluster. He also watches Viktor cram the dessert in his mouth and tastes the chocolate on his own tongue. ANYWAY. ]

It would be more fun than presenting something for the council, that's for sure. It could be fun, getting a lot of bright minds in one spot.

[ Jayce would love to be surrounded by scientists and academics in a setting like this, where they can show each other all kinds of things they're capable of creating. He wants to know about the technology in other worlds and see them in action too. If those types are around, they'd be like them, enjoying that type of connection. Plus. ]

Not to mention I was thinking after what that guy said earlier, there may come a time a group of scientists should go check out the Singularity. I don't know how we'd be able to measure it, but it seems worth a try.

[ The trip is very long and it would require a lot of preparation, if it's even possible. Normally he wouldn't consider it as an option for Viktor, although he'd never say that out loud since he doesn't want to be hit with a cane in the head. But with his healing abilities and some medical poultices Nadine could put together, it would probably be tolerable. ]

Should people dress up for a salon? You could dress up. I never get to see you dress up.

[ He is blatantly flirting again. Try and stop him. ]