


"Well... of course, it's several times the size of a common toaster. You see that right off! But that's not the odd part, really. It has a cluster of servomotors down here in the base - obviously meant to connect to... well... a mechanism of some kind! Then there are these two prominent sockets on the sides. I have no idea what purpose those serve. And perhaps strangest of all, it's heavily armored!"
Uncle Cornelius turned the toaster on end. "Then there are these stainless steel hoses, leading toward the cavity that houses the heating element. Very strange! Possibly for the efficacious distribution of condiments. And the cavity itself has a blast door of some kind. Altogether, an amazing artifact!"
Gwen took all that in, and agreed that it was a remarkable toaster. "So why - if you don't know what it's for - did you say you want one for yourself?" she asked.
Cornelius blinked at her. "Why... it's.... well, it's magnificent, whatever it is. I'm sure it'll make uncommonly good toast!