| - most gracious. Thank you. What is it for?
- you do not recognize it?
- it...offers no clues.
- it was forged in our deepest tunnels from the finest materials, the metals folded a thousand times, dipped in the blood of tortured souls.
- Tortured souls?
- Genuine ratbastards, the lot of them.
- I am most impressed by the mother-of-pearl finishings on the handle.
- That is not the handle.
- Ah.
- Have you observed the fleur-de-lis engraved in the base of the blade?
- Is this the...
- Yes.
- Very impressive.
- A personal touch. A sort of hobby of mine.
- The leather is quite supple as well.
- I knew you would like it. I would not present this to just any bag of the scum.
- Indeed it is a great honor. The others will be jealous.
- It is a considerable responsibility, yes. But I have every confidence.
- Is there a power source?
- The batteries have been preinstalled.
- That will save me a trip to the drugstore, very considerate.
- Nickel metal hydride. The latest. Rechargeable.
- I would expect nothing less for such a fine instrument. Will it fit in the overhead compartments?
- I'm afraid you will have to check it.
- Somewhat unfortunate, as I find myself travelling quite a bit these days.
- There is a telescoping polycarbonate handle, and a small set of wheels on the bottom. Or you can use the detachable shoulder strap.
- And this folds down like...ow.
- As you can see the edge is razor sharp. When you are on the road you should attach the safety cover.
- Of course. You can never be too careful. How is the suction?
- Exceptional. You will not believe it.
- I have a couple of cats.
- We are recommending the small nozzle attachment for home use.
- Does the other side have anything like this?
- We think they do not have the research budget.
- Not very colorful, though.
- Right now you are limited to 'ice', but we are working on 'tangerine' and 'grape'.
- That would be a little cheerier.
- Considering its purpose, rather ironic, don't you think.
- Indeed. (laughter.)
- Again, thank you. Most honored.
- Good luck out there.
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- Send in the next one.
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- This will be of fine service for you, you bag of the scum
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