"A little of both. Mostly the latter," Mark said with a smirk.

Richard shrugged, smiling innocently. "I have no idea what you're talking about."

"Almost believable."

Richard gave Mark an amused look. "You're one to talk," he said, and glanced back at the women. "Who do you work for, out of curiosity?" Given the last time they had met someone from a universe that had sapient lightning, there was no guarantee he would know it. But it never heart to ask.