[ Sholmes returns the revolver to its holster, the precious bullet to his pocket. ] It comes as no surprise at all that they would be modified for war, however premature.

[ He's still trying to envision what these airships look like. Do they glide and flap bird-like wings? Or are they great vessels held aloft by so many hot air balloons? All of the possibilities are equally charming, if not somewhat impractical. ]

Do you often find yourself deployed on such craft, General? Perhaps to move your troops into place, or survey the battlefield? If not engage in the rare aerial combat you mention? [ He can't deny that it sounds exciting, and his expression suggests as much. ]