"It's fairly standard tech," Fives says, hoping he doesn't sound as condescending as he's worried he does. "In the Republic, I mean. Might need to use Bar to get some of the parts but I've been reading up."

Which he then realises means he's asking some completely random stranger for permission to experiment on him, which might not go down too well, so he grins quickly, running a hand through his hair.

"Or you might already have something in mind."