I would not ask that of you. And if I had, I would have simply taken a piece of it while it was in my possession. As you can clearly see, I did not.

[ Viktor hums at the threat. ]

I am more than familiar with the pain of having one's work stolen. [ There's a hint, just barely, of that pain in his voice, a wound that even a decade or so hasn't been able to heal. ] I assure you, the specifications would not leave my possession.

[ At that question, Viktor tips his head slightly and mulls over how truthful he wants to be. ] Considering I am asking you for proprietary information, I suppose that is worth, eh, a little honesty.

Yes. I suspect this alloy to be useful for reinforcing my spinal column.