[He makes a noncommittal noise that indicates he’s not going to say much more about the secret projects. Thinking he’s getting away with this unnoticed is probably optimistic of him, anyways, and it’s for the best that he doesn’t drag anyone else into his under-the-table research. Fortunate is right, though Viktor can’t necessarily claim that he’s as lucky as Claude things.]

I’m sure they have some idea of what Jayce and I managed to accomplish. Why bring us here, otherwise?

[Yes, it’s strange they haven’t been asked to reproduce any of their work yet, but to think they can simply run a shop and do what they like is naïve. He’s waiting for the other shoe to drop, so to speak. In the meantime, he needs Academy resources, so he has to take the risk.]

I attracted the attention of one of the inventors there. He asked for a demonstration of my abilities, so I devised a telemetric device for him. He was suitably impressed, and recommended my admission.

[And the rest, is, well. Under-the-table research.]