"My tech's not mass produceable, and while I've made some progress towards solving that particular limitation, it's not exactly my first priority. Hardly ideal for a business arrangement, even if my interests tended in that direction. Which they don't.

I might leave the country if it were possible to transport all of my equipment. And if I had contacts. I work alone and I'd like to keep it that way. You of all people should understand that's not a trivial matter for a tinker of any real ability."