Material gathering is what will be time consuming. [but good, that he can manage. just typical bomb making in the lab to take time away from making tasers and lasers. and shelves, the only not suspicious thing here.

and he does want to show off at least a little now, not that he'll admit it. they'll be good bombs, damnit.

pal's question has his fingers stilling for just a beat, returning to action with a soft chuckle.] Yes, very much so. [shocking, given ever since they've confessed he's been touching or thinking of touching pal in one way or another. who would have guessed.

still he feels the need to address,] I may wake you up, sometimes I have issues with breathing or coughing fits. It's been better here. [but he could no longer try to smother it quietly and hobble to the bathroom when it does happen. he has the very distinct feeling pal isn't going to care either way.]