Marcelo was certain Stephanie didn't know how tempting it was for him to retire. Particularly as he had someone to live for, but admitting as much to her would put a strain on both of them that he didn't think was necessary.

"Well then. Not bad for a guy with no degrees, huh?" He left the degree-ing to the people he hired. He just played jigsaw puzzle with what he could use from prototypes.

"The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plains. Left in two blocks. You'll avoid construction that way."