[ john's nearly automatic response is to roll his eyes because he's had to deal with "uncomfortable" Shard-bearers for as long as he's been here, and their nitpicking remains a thorn in his side. turning a couple of souls into batteries would probably be the least terrible thing he's used a soul for, all things considered. ]

Aw, what they don't know won't hurt them...

[ but if akua didn't think it was worth the trouble, then she's probably right (so he's only half-serious). ]

But, fine. You'll have to refresh me, though. I doubt I'm up to speed on either of those things.

[ what is bondrewd up to these days anyway? ]