I would imagine not. The danger is clear, and yet…
[Here, he pauses. More rustling emanates from the other end, and then something that sounds like a match striking. Presumably, he is lighting one of the many pipes he's already gathered during his stay in this world. (And not setting a wayward experiment aflame, don't worry, van Zieks.)
When he speaks again, his tone is contemplative and even mildly impressed.]
...Well, it leaves us with no other recourse regarding how to deal with them. It really is quite a clever plan despite its simplicity, should the worse actually come to pass.
[Inhales a drag of smoke.]
As a detective, I do not subscribe to the "wait and see" approach; I prefer action to reaction. However, in this instance, there is not much either of us can do. So my advice to you is plain. Keep a keen eye out, and be careful.
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[Here, he pauses. More rustling emanates from the other end, and then something that sounds like a match striking. Presumably, he is lighting one of the many pipes he's already gathered during his stay in this world. (And not setting a wayward experiment aflame, don't worry, van Zieks.)
When he speaks again, his tone is contemplative and even mildly impressed.]
...Well, it leaves us with no other recourse regarding how to deal with them. It really is quite a clever plan despite its simplicity, should the worse actually come to pass.
[Inhales a drag of smoke.]
As a detective, I do not subscribe to the "wait and see" approach; I prefer action to reaction. However, in this instance, there is not much either of us can do. So my advice to you is plain. Keep a keen eye out, and be careful.