[ a way out is precisely what nikola's trying to do. and yes, that involves math. quantum theory is a messy, complicated matter. while the likes of adam worth might've been okay with tampering with time, he wasn't as okay with with dabbling in that are of science as his eccentricity (no pun intended) may lead people to believe.
the look he gives the boy is one of annoyance. of course he's not recognized. he should really be used to this by now... ]
I'm a physicist and this is basic building blocks of quantum theory. You do the math. [ pun totally intended. ]