[ His manner is somewhat familiar, with the unapologetic swagger -- in a way she rather likes, actually. His assertion makes Porenn laugh, lightly, but it's what he has to say next that most catches her attention. Her eyes widen in keenly interested surprise. ]

The power source...hm, well it would have to be quite small, wouldn't it? How curious. You must be quite a learned man, if you have such detailed knowledge. Perhaps you'd be so generous as to explain some of it to me? I'm afraid I can't promise I can keep up, but I would so like to hear it.

[ She's rather understating herself, of course, but that's just her way. She is rather excited to meet this man and hear the things he has to say on quite a few levels, but the only outward sign of her interest is the bright, almost girlish smile on her face. ]

And perhaps you'll give me your name somewhere along the way, as well.