[Johnny didn't like Leon's answer, but by now it was a moot point. There was no changing where they were, at least not right this moment, and there was no one else he could go about asking, to check the facts. But when every other word out of his mouth only brought about a dozen more questions, Johnny could feel his focus dribbling out his ear.]
Of course we have rockets, just how primitive you think the 1890's are future-man? They put together a buncha shows with rockets and fire-crackers every fourth of July and shoot 'em up sky high.
[He might not have heard of anyone seeking a career in "rocket-science," but someone had to learn that stuff. He rolls his eyes. It was in the national anthem for crying out loud.
Johnny gives Leon a dubious look, but offers a hand to shake. Even if he'd introduced himself a while back, at least he had a name to put with the possibly-crazy face.]
Leon
[Johnny didn't like Leon's answer, but by now it was a moot point. There was no changing where they were, at least not right this moment, and there was no one else he could go about asking, to check the facts. But when every other word out of his mouth only brought about a dozen more questions, Johnny could feel his focus dribbling out his ear.]
Of course we have rockets, just how primitive you think the 1890's are future-man? They put together a buncha shows with rockets and fire-crackers every fourth of July and shoot 'em up sky high.
[He might not have heard of anyone seeking a career in "rocket-science," but someone had to learn that stuff. He rolls his eyes. It was in the national anthem for crying out loud.
Johnny gives Leon a dubious look, but offers a hand to shake. Even if he'd introduced himself a while back, at least he had a name to put with the possibly-crazy face.]
Huh. Well. You tried.