[ Fortunately, John is not very sensitive. He stays aware of the other man's panic but at best he's bored of it, at worst amused. But he does make a mental note to maybe not do magic in front of him. Or maybe definitely do it just to see his reaction. ]

The blokes in charge here are playing with their toys. The toys just happen t'be futuristic machines that can open doors through time an' space an' the folks playing with 'em happen to be the government. Not that bonkers, considering.