A large pile of photographs sprinkled down like raindrops from above.
Dean grabbed one at random and found an image of a sky-blue test tube on it, then another of an inconspicuous gun barrel...
All the photographs seemed to feature some sort of potions, weapons modifications, or mechanical traps.
"I learn things very quickly. I'm proficient in pharmaceuticals, biology, mechanical modifications, explosives mixing, and network technology... Many of the things from the Source of Pain now are actually just my Father directly using my achievements. If you let me go, all these can be yours," explained Little Mike.
Dean looked surprised. "But as far as I know, without the proper conditions, it's hard to make progress on theory alone."
"Yes," nodded Little Mike. "But replication doesn't require research. What I'm talking about is replicating, not inventing or creating. These are two different concepts."
Dean nodded.
