How curious. [ his own impending longevity is somewhat simpler, a case of addiction, a blessing to some and a curse to others. he has settled easily on “curse,” but not until marina had he paid it much mind; once, he had no reason to think about it, knowing instead that his life would be cut short on some whim of his master. now, a new life in captivity looms. ]
And what training, if any, have you received in order to be capable of striking such brilliance? [ piter does not doubt that tesla, like reid, has a mind not unlike his own. ignoring for a moment his initial (and still quite current) impression of the fellow as insufferable, he can award him some civility for that— hardly out of respect; he has found that it makes demanding information a bit less invasive. ]