Honestly here I found the trick is finding the resources. I had to grind up the aluminum myself for the sparklers. [he admits, glancing over to watch that bomb go off with a critical eye. he's mostly satisfied with the outcome still, all things considered.]

I think the most amusing aspect is being asked several times if I was a mage for making them. I'm half tempted to throw a class in the lab so people can see some basic chemistry for themselves.

[but ah, pal and his necromancy. viktor snorts softly.] Oh, if given the chance he would have used his darkblood to have them float at least. I can't say I wouldn't have liked to see that. [a pause.] May I ask what you do here?