[Tonic is, perhaps, a little surprised to see such a strong reaction out of his friend. he could believe that it hasn't occurred to his privileged friend that these things aren't commonly available to people who live under the ground... but he didn't think it would be worth thinking about for this long.

so he waits, trying his best not to look surprised that Tek looks surprised, and fidgeting with his own button while the other finally finds something to say.

Tonic looks a little wide-eyed at the mention of thunder and lightning, though. something of a haunted expression, a little like when he had been describing his instinctive fear of the sky.]

I've heard stories... And you can hear a little of it on the top level, when a storm comes through. Honestly, I can't imagine having to live Up-Top when that happens.