Caspar keeps silent, not about to elaborate on the efficiency of a digital recorder versus a phonograph. He's already done enough damage by making the suggestion in the first place. At least Viatorus might inadvertently provide another obstacle to Micolash's research. He hasn't spoken to Isidor specifically about the caged scholar, but he can easily guess how she would feel about her brother working with Micolash. She'd probably try to set him on fire or something. Hah, what a mental image.

"I already knew I was clever, but thanks anyway," he quips. He taps at the table once, weighing the value of asking more questions or cutting his losses. Deciding on the latter, he stands up, smoothing out his blazer. "I have to go now, but I'm glad we had a chance to talk." Almost sounds sincere about that. "Just want to make one last thing clear... make sure your research doesn't take you anywhere near my girl. I'll give you Halloween, that wasn't your fault, but anything like that happens again? She better not be involved."