Tom freezes at the word robotics, taking a moment to process what had just been said before whirling to face Robert once more. There it is again, that sparkle of wonder and curiosity in his eyes, just as it had been when inspecting the microbots. Today had truly been one miracle after another!
Still getting the hang of it finally registers in Tom's mind after another moment, and the smile broadens, the spark of excitement simmering down into a calmer, warm gaze. Perhaps this time around he'd found someone whose technology hadn't quite caught up to his own world's, but, well -- but he was certain Robert's world had something amazing he could share.
"Robotics are my specialty as well," he says, stepping closer to his new friend. "Robotics and artificial intelligence. I'm afraid now I can't let you leave until I've heard all about your work."
His tone is playful, and if Robert truly does want to leave he could dismiss it as a joke. But Tom can't hide that eager look in his eyes, like a child on Christmas Eve.
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Still getting the hang of it finally registers in Tom's mind after another moment, and the smile broadens, the spark of excitement simmering down into a calmer, warm gaze. Perhaps this time around he'd found someone whose technology hadn't quite caught up to his own world's, but, well -- but he was certain Robert's world had something amazing he could share.
"Robotics are my specialty as well," he says, stepping closer to his new friend. "Robotics and artificial intelligence. I'm afraid now I can't let you leave until I've heard all about your work."
His tone is playful, and if Robert truly does want to leave he could dismiss it as a joke. But Tom can't hide that eager look in his eyes, like a child on Christmas Eve.