Johnny tensed as Reed flipped the switch, ready to flame on if need be, but thankfully the lab stayed in one piece. He winced slightly when the machine started. The initial sounds weren't really the type to inspire confidence. It wasn't exactly the sweet sounds of a purring engine.
It took Johnny a moment to realize that the light bulb was the test object and not just a bauble Reed had rigged to go off whenever he had a breakthrough or an 'Eureka!' moment.
"Really? Cool." Johnny set his phone on the closest table then rushed over towards Reed's machine. "So is this the final size we're looking at or can it be compacted more?"