John considers that for a long moment, then nods slowly.
"Not the R&D, but I could figure something out with the mechanics." he replies. "I did some work in demolitions, so I got basic electronics down--you show me a cord 'n a plug and I can join 'em."
He frowns, reaching up to scratch his left temple with the back of his right index finger.
"Might be able to help seat an outlet, too, if a power source can be developed. Could look at a cord, too, if we need something stronger 'n what's available so we don't fry the damn thing."
He's about to consider what else he can do, then thinks of Laios and Mairi and Ylva...
His frown deepens. "You considered magic? As a power source, I mean. There's some folks here who work with the stuff, and...I dunno, we might be able to fake some of it with metaphysical help. Shit's real, I've seen it work."
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"Not the R&D, but I could figure something out with the mechanics." he replies. "I did some work in demolitions, so I got basic electronics down--you show me a cord 'n a plug and I can join 'em."
He frowns, reaching up to scratch his left temple with the back of his right index finger.
"Might be able to help seat an outlet, too, if a power source can be developed. Could look at a cord, too, if we need something stronger 'n what's available so we don't fry the damn thing."
He's about to consider what else he can do, then thinks of Laios and Mairi and Ylva...
His frown deepens. "You considered magic? As a power source, I mean. There's some folks here who work with the stuff, and...I dunno, we might be able to fake some of it with metaphysical help. Shit's real, I've seen it work."
A beat.
"I was a crab once. It was...an experience."