"That remains to be seen." True, someone who actually had talent in the area would have been of particular use then, but there were ways to get around the obstacles. Near shut off the computer, and took a moment to examine the construction of it, which appeared to be ordinary enough. That meant he would need tools in order to take it apart; carrying the computer away bit by bit would be significantly easier than trying to take it all at once, particularly when Near only had limited room in his two bags--not to mention the lack of strength to haul the whole machine over a long distance.

"There is one more thing I'd like to take from here." It only took a moment to find the empty bottles. Near didn't gather so many of those, though they weighed very little. It was strange for him to go through this much physical movement in such a short period. He suspected that the tiny twinge of pain he felt in his limbs would be much greater come morning. Part of adapting, perhaps.

"Have you been to the janitor's closet before?" Near hadn't been to the second story previously, so he had no way of knowing if what he was seeking would be there. But considering that there had been no other place that seemed likely to house a screwdriver as that, it was perhaps the best choice. Confirmation from Brooklyn would have been a pleasant addition, however.