"Message received," he said with a small smile. "I'm a scholar, my Lord. I am always happy to learn, especially from a good teacher. All this, of course, after the field testing of the gems. I want you to be pleased with the results, and once I have data, I can prepare a proposal for an improved second generation." He opened his mouth again to rattle off a long train of thought that would either baffle or bore the Grandmaster, but he caught himself in time. "As I said, I am happy to be of service, Knight or otherwise." |