"One possible theory, I suppose." He nodded curtly. "I think there's more to it, but I'm not sure what just yet. At any rate, funny sort of town we've landed in."

He certainly made no attempt to let go of her hand, figuring Mani would drop the contact once whatever was bothering her subsided enough. He did, however, look very interested at mention of this project. "Oh? And what is that, exactly? I'm afraid where I come from we've got nothing like you at all."