I normally prefer to be optimistic about such things, but the thing does seem to bring the worst out of those who come into contact with it.

[ This might be in direct contradiction to what they just said, but they're a weirdo like that. ]

That said, that sounds like a suitable compromise to me. If we find proof then, by all means, come back here and take anything shiny for yourself. I promise I won't stop you.

[ Was... that sarcastic, it sounds a bit sarcastic. But it's something...??? Oh, huh, shiny pipe. Neat. ]