[The first part gets a laugh from him, but it's the second part that has his interest.]

Good eye; yeah, it's magitech. I've had a few people help me out with it in the past but... well, they ain't here, are they?

[And also he betrayed one, another betrayed him, and he ditched the one at Rosalie's place, so...]

I'm no expert with this, but I can maintain it well enough 'til I can get home. [...] Probably.

[If we're stuck here for awhile he may be in trouble, but that's a problem for future Malice!!]