{ Whoo boy, Carol asking the real questions! He taps his chin absentmindedly, something he could come up with on the spot without having to go into all the wacky details. }

I haven't had the pleasure of fully experiencing any of these 'alternate realities' for comparison, but I've noticed some people's fascination with our laser technology...

{ And well, he happens to have it on him! A metallic handle that looks like a bizarre flashlight that'd been hidden slightly from view with the way he'd been standing. It's clearly his pride and joy if the way he tries to hide an even wider smile is any indication.

He holds it out for her to see, but doesn't seem keen on letting her get too close at the moment. }

Like so...er, that is, are you sensitive to bright flashing light?