^{“ – so this sprays stuff in your face when you fail, right? “}

          ^{a hand reaches up to the device on the shell of his ear.}

          <sup>the act of him calling forth his mask obviously shows a lack
          of confidence in his ability to diffuse the practice bomb. 

               “ i know this is just, like, a training
                 thing for you guys, but it’s
                 surprisingly stressful. “</sup>