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Kepler pretended to watch, more concerned about saving face, than actually observing Otto's mechanism at work. The investigator's retorts stung. They were delivered with a modulated confidence that even surprised Mako, who couldn't help grinning from ear-to-ear. The scientist was beet red as he stumbled to make a comeback, mixing in a fake cough and an awkward laugh to try and maintain some semblance of composure. 

"W-well, I'll have to do some additional testing before I can approve it." Kepler uttered, trying to salvage himself in front of his cohorts, who were equally embarrassed for him. He surveyed Otto's work benches once more. "...And tidy up your work space! If you're going to pretend to be an inventor, at least act the part." Kepler marched off with the other two scientist in tow. 

"Never a dull moment with you, Otto." Mako laughed. "I'd say don't worry about Mr. Kepler, but that would be redundant of me. He never learned how to climb down from his high horse ever since he took over my previous position as Dr. Isaacs and Hartwell's assistant."

Otto then asked Mako about how his rotation went, who immediately clicked his tongue and nodded disapprovingly. "I was mother hen to a couple of those 2nd years." He pointed over to the bar. "We were stationed in Eastbridge, assigned to patrol a neighborhood close to the wall in response to a couple of reports from border patrol about a Wraith sighting. There was a particular spirit brewing in those parts, an angry one. Let's just say we're all lucky to be back here in one piece." Mako tapped at his containment pack. "But thank you for the upgrade. I'll be more confident going out onto the field the next time I have to babysit."