[ it's when the spaceship is finished that david raises an eyebrow. at first he's trying to fit the lines in with the others, and afraid he's lost something in translation, some key he's missing that will be pivotal in unlocking the rest. but then he actually notices the shape instead of just the details. you'll have to forgive his underdeveloped sense of humor.

honestly, the recording isn't actually necessary. he saw that file they had when he arrived, he knows what power they gave him, and he's already seen the sketch. but he'd rather trust a hard copy from a device he made with his two hands than a perfect memory that came from someone else. ]

Could be it's the opposite of short-sighted. Depending on the use and applications of the machine, settling on a design could have longterm effects.

[ he nods to the waitress as she refills his mug. ] Like the economic impact of having the best pancakes imaginable available at your whim. People who won't get their tips.