A curious mind, my dear, requires a curious lens. And sometimes, one simply must upgrade the brass for something a little more... capable.
Do you recall the Chronamancer I told you about? The one with the charmingly disreputable Spectacles? Well, I ran into him again, a few centuries (or perhaps a few blocks) later, and he'd perfected his method for navigating temporal instability. His newest gear, which he rather desperately insisted I take, utilized this curious, electroplated finish.
He explained it had to do with light refraction—that the iridescent sheen actually helped to "tune" the kaleidoscope lenses to higher, more difficult frequencies of time travel. Frankly, I think they just look marvelous.
The original design, with the protective spikes, remains, of course. After all, one's defense must keep pace with one's acceleration. But the material here is unlike anything produced in the 1890s. If you prefer a more classic, high-altitude journey, you may wish to examine the original Aeronaut’s Reconnaissance Gaze. The casing shimmers with every color of a collapsed nebula, shifting from electric blue to fiery magenta depending on the light (or which reality you happen to be viewing).
I found these invaluable while navigating a particularly crowded airship corridor over Neo-Tokyo. They simply demand attention, and in the right crowd—be it a grand Victorian ball or a neon-drenched rave—they mark you immediately as someone who has seen things that simply should not be seen.
They aren't merely goggles to protect your eyes; they are a license to look wherever—and whenever—you please.
Product Specifications (For those with less imagination):
Casing: Durable, Multi-color Iridescent Electroplate Finish
Lenses: High-clarity, Multi-faceted Kaleidoscope Glass
Features: Striking Spike Detailing; Adjustable Strap
Aunt Matilda’s Guarantee: Certified to withstand up to dimensions of existential questioning.
