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Hmm, maybe. [Ashton furrows his brow.] To me, metal is metal. I've never seen anyone change them, but I do hear they have some weird sciences on other continents. [After a beat he adds, somewhat sadly.] Where I'm from.
[To the other questions, he shrugs.] Someone seemed to be jealous that I was able to get my tools from Sentience. I'd rather not, um, "rock the boat". [Ashton chuckles.] I get seasick real easy.