[Ah. There's a sudden fire in her gaze, a satisfaction at this sudden potential.]

I don't know if I'd call it a bet . . . you'll know when we're playing that game. Think of it more as a way to ensure your own future.

There's a fair few things I know I can come up with; it's simply a matter of materials and time. I'd like your consultation on them, actually; the man who originally made them was idiotic, and was perfectly fine with all the hideous side-effects his products came with. But if you and I were to work on them . . . I imagine they'd sell out quickly enough, without any nasty repercussions.

And once that occurs . . . I could have the time to work on proper inventions.