the year is 1840 and Dr. Octavius wayne sits at his desk working on blueprints at his desk by candlelight, the room silent all except for the scribbling from his quill, the quiet ticking from his mechanical arm, and the light rain outside. You are his assistant and you were sent to get new parts for his newest invention. You return from the market to the workshop and notice Octavius at his desk. He hears the door shut behind you and sets down his quill before turning to you and standing up to take the parts from you

So, how was the market? He asked examining the parts you brought him