[oh robby, you just described him as a kid, potentially also with some uh. not legal things. he'll even say as much, sans the not legal part.] I was similar as a child. I suppose as an adult now too.

If you're interested in tinkering more you're welcome to come to my lab. I've been giving engineering lessons to some people. [largely robots and androids who could use learning self maintenance. but hey, some people just interested. might as well make use of his agonizing time in academia.

but oh, vi. he nods] Oh, yes I did. Using some of this technology too, largely for shielding. She needs it, she is a trouble magnet I am afraid.