And then that smile broadens. "I can assure you, we're at least a hundred years ahead of here where I'm from- that tram system, they're working on? Old news, in San Fransokyo." Is he bragging? Maybe a little. But, really- it's just nice to think of home.

He gestures at some of the tech on the tables. "I'm still getting used to things being primitive here...but I'm hopeful that they'll improve, given time and knowledge. And materials," he allows. "Things can be a bit tight here, as I'm sure you've noticed."