"Technology," Adia corrects gently. Even if Paladin was being facetious, it's an important distinction to make, especially because the tiefling hasn't had the greatest track record with actual wizards.

She wheels over the other computer chair and sits down next to Paladin, not wanting to hover over her, watching her in silent encouragement. This is a novel experience for her, too, teaching someone to use a machine that is ubiquitous in her daily life. Even while struggling on New Caprica, she still has access to her ship's computers for research purposes.

"It's okay!" Adia says reassuringly. "You right-clicked instead of left-clicked, it's no big deal." She points out the two buttons on the mouse. "All you did was bring up a little list of other options." Move the arrow key off the box and click again. It'll disappear."