"It could be dangerous. Just because it's been temporary and safe in previous tests doesn't mean that can't change. Be careful with it, all right? I'll still keep trying to fix it."

Billy felt his horror growing as he watched. Did he really sound like...that when he laughed? Ronnae must have cringed more than once.

He was relieved that Mashu couldn't see his embarrassment. Instead, he pointed with the screwdriver once again. "All right, then go hide. I'll look for you once I've counted to one hundred. And I know you can't confirm it, but I've closed my eyes."