[At least Edward can't see the uncomfortable look on Donnie's face at the turn of conversation. Being able to hide his shell beneath his wings is only a minor comfort but the reassuring weight of titanium, it is not.]

It would. And our resources are limited, although I guess it wouldn't be too difficult to design a slimmer, basic version. I need to make one for my brother though, that's my priority. He has a hard shell, but...it sustained damage in a battle, before he arrived here.