[Lea isn't trying to make accusations--it was just an honest question. It just happened to be in regards to a rather serendipitous event. Maybe it wasn't a GOOD thing that Cloud and the others had wound up blind, but all things considered, it's a low price to pay for what the accident revealed.]

I've kept mine, too. I've got three I've used so far. [And one he hasn't, but that's not the subject here.] Now... I'm not a man of science, personally, I find the rigidity of scientific method a bit too dull for my tastes, but I can't deny a certain curiosity on the whole topic. [He gives Cloud's cards a glance, inquiring silently if he plans to hit or stay.] If there's more to these crystals than obvious face value, then I think I'd like to know about it, wouldn't you? [A chuckle and a wave of one hand.] Well, perhaps with a little extra caution on the side in future endeavors...