While it might be highly effective to explode a complicated array of glassware at an intruder, I spent a good while putting that thing together, and you may remember I'm an engineer, not a chemist.

[She leans back against the kitchen counter, crossing her arms lightly.]

You could show me how to rig the coffeemaker, though. I've come to the conclusion that as far as human drinks go, that isn't my thing.