[His mind is already beginning to run through the possibilities. If he could call a spirit and somehow bind them and- ]

[He frowns visibly as he tries to regain control over himself, firmly quashing down those thoughts. He's changed; no matter how much he's interested in testing out and inventing new theories, doing so would only lead him back towards that dark path of obsession.]

[He adjusts his glasses, regaining his composure. Hopefully Maya would just attribute his previous expression to disbelief.]

I imagine a lack of tangibility would get in the way of many things. But, if you don't mind my asking, have you channelled someone who's been brought back to life?