[Now now, it's just a bit of friendly ribbing. Besides, Otto likes saying the word "walkie-talkie". It rolls right off the tongue.]

Well, certainly. Assuming local batteries can be easily recharged and hold the proper mileage to keep a walkie-talkie going at all times, that would be ideal. Though if push comes to shove, I have more than enough coins of my own to barter with Mana. I don't quite know what else I'd possibly spend them on.

[His days of having his own lab space are over, as far as he's concerned.]