Yes, I loved that part, too. And the wave motion hand-canon -- holy shiznit!

Dunno if this was intentional, but you've re-created Tesla in such a respectful light that the numerous accolades and honors accorded to him come rolling off the page as I read this -- like a palpable wave of respect. I am now inspired with a malignant disdain for his detractors.

Great entry, Gryph.

-T.Zukumori
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"What happened to this one here?"
"I did."
"Uh-huh... and how did you subdue him?"
"I know kung fu."
--cropped from Titans: Convergence by Benjamin D. Hutchins