[The robot is now watching over Cynric's shoulder at the creation of a new set of legs. How DOES he do that? Right out of his head, these things seem to create themselves onto paper.]
[Magic. Cynric is going with magic. Magic is what makes science happen.
There's a long moment of silence before he holds up the schematic, looking rather quite pleased with himself.] What d'you think? Look balanced enough for you?
I'll admit, I hadn't given it much thought, but I'm fairly certain a circle would be much easier. Less of a chance you've got to walk 500 miles home again, aye?
[It's not like being asked by the First. It's not even like being asked by a senior Joker.
But Cynric's always been inclined to a touch more honesty with his compatriots.] I don't. I'm really feeling hard-pressed to think of more than two or three.
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