[ That's an impressive resume, and he immediately has more questions - though they get put on pause so he can answer the question in return. ]

Engineering. But I'm feeling a little behind the times here...

[ He offers that with a sheepish look. Tech like the long distance communication device he received is beyond what they have back home. Jayce is itching to take it apart, but he needs tools, among many other things. Not much of an inventor without them.

Jayce isn't sure what to call himself now, he realizes. ]

What pulled you out of the lab and into the classroom? [ he asks with genuine curiosity. ]