And that was the really worry, wasn't it? Boyd's seemingly sudden attachment to this strange kid was a bit too much for Topher. Topher who was alone aside from Boyd. Topher who couldn't imagine being left to fend for himself and the company without Boyd. He didn't want the help of some kid; he wanted Boyd to promise not to leave.

Still refusing to sit, he gripped the back of his chair. "You need to reread your sci-fi Boyd because everyone knows magic and tech don't mix." He sighed and moved to sit. "And I do trust you, I don't know if I can trust this -- whatever this is."