Of course I've had toast, but why a machine? It toasts just as well over fire! Or any heat at all, for that matter. A machine solely for toasting bread just seems so extravagant and unnecessary.

[Alec looks perplexed, perhaps a bit annoyed, but it fades again with a quiet sigh.]

In any case, thank you. I don't know if it's broken, but I can't seem to make it work.