[ With the books removed, he picks up the bag and delicately, but deftly starts to stitch the hole closed. Though at the bomb comment, he just laughs pleasantly. ]

Goodness, no, nothing of the sort! The chemistry is interesting, but most of them are simply cookbooks. With so many new worlds of cuisine to try, I did perhaps get overenthusiastic about the prospect…

[ He trails off with a little more of a laugh as his eyes turn completely to the task at hand. Clearly so, since the bag hadn’t been able to stand up to his interest. ]

But, oh, all sorts of work. I am a contract worker, to put it very broadly, so as long as someone is willing to pay my wage, then I will do the work. I have been a research assistant, a day laborer, an advisor, a teacher, truly, all sorts.