"Evil," Victor mused.

"Yes, yes, but I remember having to do them too. So occasionally I am merciful!" He grinned, slightly whimsically.

Victor wanted to offer to pay for the laptop, but he didn't think Kat would appreciate it. She didn't seem like someone who would let him, so he stood with his arm around her while she helped Thomas.

"I'll go with the arm," Thomas said with a nod. "I'll save the leg for another day. This seems like it'll work well enough."