Clarice's laid back energy in the aftermath put Tony at ease, and he leaned back into the chair.

"Clarice. Beautiful--with an appreciation for economics, no less." He winked, and hoped it wasn't too pained. "Drafted, funded, designed, and built all by yours truly. This is the fiftieth iteration, but clearly that are some hinks to work out. Got lovingly abducted by the hotel before I could do much testing back at my lab."

He nodded at her. "Enough about me. Holding up on your end?"