Technically many things, but for now, the magnification seems to be the only function remaining. Which is just fine. it serves well in investigative work.
Well, it works in conjunction with multiple other inventions. I have a concoction which illuminates skin prints, and my goggles have a filter that can visualize that! And also I had a contraption which could generate photographic prints from whatever I saw.
[And he's sulking a bit.]
Ah...now I'm just missing the rest. This is unfair...
[ He shakes his head. His head dropping a bit. There's such a bittersweet tone to his voice. ]
I wasn't even able to be there for her when it happened, either. She told me I had a job to do. That I had an obligation to go out because that was the man she loved.
[...He reaches out to grasp the man's shoulder, reassuring.]
I'm so sorry. To lose a loved one like that...death is never fair. It takes what it wants, and leaves the rest to its consequences. My deepest condolences.
...You know, I may have known you for a few days, but I do truly think she would understand. You seem like someone who tries their hardest for others, despite the odds.
[A tilt of the head, and a smile.]
After all, who was the one who ran out trying to save me, today?
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That's pretty impressive that they still work after taking a dip.
[ He tilts his head some. ]
So what do they do?
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[ There's a bit of a grimace over that, but... ]
Now you've got me curious about its other functions.
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[And he's sulking a bit.]
Ah...now I'm just missing the rest. This is unfair...
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I'm guessing there's nothing you could use around here to rebuild it all?
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Doubtful, but...never say never! I'll just have to look.
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That's the spirit! Never know what's out there until you turn over every stone.
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[...]
Anyways! My dear fellow. You found all your things, yes? Like that ring of yours?
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Oh, yeah...
[ His eyes drift down to it and there's a ... pained smile on his face, but also one that leads to fondness in his voice. ]
I always wear it as a memory of my wife.
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[He looks down at it for a moment...and smiles, slightly.]
I see. It's a blessing you found it, then. [A pause.] May I ask...is she still around, or...?
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I wasn't even able to be there for her when it happened, either. She told me I had a job to do. That I had an obligation to go out because that was the man she loved.
I was devastated when I got back.
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I'm so sorry. To lose a loved one like that...death is never fair. It takes what it wants, and leaves the rest to its consequences. My deepest condolences.
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It was coming. She was sick... I just wish I could have been there for her. But... thanks.
Which is also why I don't want her being disappointed with what I do and hope she understands how I'm raising our daughter.
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[A tilt of the head, and a smile.]
After all, who was the one who ran out trying to save me, today?
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Don't forget, I was also the one that threw a seagull at you.
[ But he nods, even with that fact. ]
Hey, it's all in a day's work. And sometimes you need to be the one to take on those situations head on because no one else can.
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[And he's shadow boxing a bit, grinning.]
Ah, so you really are the "act first, think later" sort, aren't you?
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I'm pretty impressed you managed that.
[ And glad it didn't cause bad blood. ]
More or less. I've gotten a little better from some influences, but generally that's how I deal with things.
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[ A beat. ]
Or I leave it to my partner when I don't want to.