Leonardo does try to tamp down some of his enthusiasm, but it is powerful when his mind is latching onto things. He'd be the very worst if they were talking of flying machines. "I am not surprised to hear that. After all, he was a father of a kind to his order, and the people within it. Or so the records say."

He tilts his head curiously. "You are from a smaller village then? I know many a person brought to my city of Firenze who were not prepared for the energy. My own apprentice-to-be Salaì, for example, although he is still too young to officially be brought in yet." Leonardo shakes his head. "I apologize, I am rambling.'