Walter was torn between wanting to play with his new toy - the troll - and worrying about his girlfriend, who, to the best of his knowledge, ordinarily did not fly.

Troll first, Nadia later.

He found himself curious as to whether he could pull the thing off its feet. Or pull its feet off, one or the other. The best test was another flurry of wire in an attempt to wrap its lower legs and ankles.