[ She notices that step back, but she's stopped caring about the reason for her stupid nickname a long time ago so it doesn't bother her. Marcie shrugs, looking over at the podium where he stood not that long ago. ]

Interdimensional travel used in hyperspace theories isn't exactly new, but it's one that hasn't been practiced at all. There aren't many ways to successfully pull it off without ripping a hole into the space-time continuum and divulging that information could do a lot of damage. He might just wanna keep a lid on it.

On the other hand, some guys just like being mysterious. They think it makes them look cooler.