[Oh- oh, he didn't expect to actually be handed the boat, how exciting. Palamedes takes it carefully, holding it up to look at it closely, checking it out - it's a boat, for sure. Really he knows nothing at all, but he enjoys the things Viktor makes in the lab, and little Viktor looks like he wants someone to admire his handiwork. Even if he won't say it.

So, ooh, boat. Very nice.]

I don't know if my word means anything, ignorant as I am about machinery, but it looks exceedingly well-made. Tell me if I'm doing it wrong.

[He can handle turning a crank in a slot, but it's the principle of the thing. He crouches by the edge of the water as he turns the crank, glancing at Viktor to see if he's good to go before he sets it in the water.

Ah, but this time he's ready to get out of Rio's way after the boat hits the water, here goes.]