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[vintagehardmedia]

Hi all.

I've found in my travels that the best ways to get to know a community are to see what people do in their off time and find out where they go. So. Tell me anything.

What are your favorite places to eat?

What do you do with your time?

What are popular activities or hobbies around here?

For my own interestes, I have a few specifics:

Where is the nearest record shop?

Does anyone need an archival specialist? Data engineer? Librarian?

Also-- Does anyone know of a half decent mechanic that will follow instructions?

Thanks.

Comments

[vintagehardmedia]

Oh.

Even your cat's name references the an ancient word for dawn.

Or, the Northern Lights.

Neat.

[immortalmarshal]

I wanted to give her a proper name
And she answered to it when I first called her that, so I presume she likes it.

[vintagehardmedia]

As names go, it's not bad. I'm just intrigued by your cultures fascination with light. It is referrenced in nearly every name you've said.

[immortalmarshal]

It might be because of the Crystal we were gifted long ago, and the prophecy attached to it. Regis could explain it better than I can, since ancient Lucian history was a focal point of his personal studies.

[vintagehardmedia]

Hm. We'll see if the King named King finds this worthy to reply to. I'm just a humble archivist.

Meanwhile, it's a good idea to keep your Aurora in order if someone does drop by. My reaction speed has been down for a while and that's why I had trouble separating the girls earlier.

[immortalmarshal]

Don't refer to him like that. That's a quick way to piss him off.

I hope your cat didn't get hurt this time. I know that Aurora is still learning to share and to be in a domesticated environment.

[vintagehardmedia]

yeah, yeah. I'll remember that.

Cecily came out fine, thanks for asking. She's evidently like her namesake and not the type to be bossed around.

Although, a house cat taking on a baby magical mountain lion takes more bravery than most people have.

[immortalmarshal]

Cecily is very brave, or foolish. Hard to tell with house pets sometimes.
Still, I'm glad that she's okay. I need to figure out how to handle Aurora's whiskers until she's old enough to better control them.

[vintagehardmedia]

She's both.

Both are on brand, here.

[That trait was in fact the very reason why Athena had asked the original Cecily for help in the first place. She had been ready to take on the unknown for the sake of what she believed to be important, and Athena needed that.

They needed something to believe in.]

Aurora's zaps didn't help the problem that was already there. It's why I'm looking for a mechanic. Something in there overloaded and it's hard doing that work myself, even if I pop the mechanisms off.

[immortalmarshal]

Joy.

[Can you feel the sarcasm from that one word?]

do you need me to head back home soon for any help?

[vintagehardmedia]

Oh, no.

This isn't my first time with one fully functioning arm in a questionable situation. At least this time the company is cute and not actively trying to kill me.

[immortalmarshal]

Well, the cats are adorable, I will concede.
And Aurora doesn't seem to hate you specifically - just isn't used to those drones of yours.

[vintagehardmedia]

Yeah, I thought so.

They're a help, but right now they're not strictly needed.

My nerves are still a little fried and I'd rather have too little than too much.

[immortalmarshal]

if you insist

Any takers on that offer so far?

[vintagehardmedia]

No, I haven't found a mechanic yet.

I DID meet your boss, though. Nice guy, smart. He seems like someone I'd enjoy diving through some ruins with.

[immortalmarshal]

Figures. Looks like you may have to ask the local natives.

I'm not surprised to hear that. Regis enjoys studying history and mythos. If he wasn't born into royalty, I suspect that he would've made a career in archeology.

[vintagehardmedia]

Is rather walk you or your boss before I trust one of the locals.

[immortalmarshal]

Walk us...what? Thru it?
Are you mad?
That better not be a stupid joke

[vintagehardmedia]

Yeah.

I've seen you work. Steady hands are important.

[immortalmarshal]

I won't deny that
But why do I feel like you're implying more than just for repairs here

[vintagehardmedia]

Because trusting a stranger with the functionality of your dominant hand is a very intimate thing?

You are handsome but we just met recently-- there's nothing here unless you want it to be.

[immortalmarshal]

I already have someone else in mind
But I'll help fix you up if you still can't find a mechanic.

[vintagehardmedia]

There's actually an adorable construct coming over to help, now. Her name is Iggy, she likes vinyls, and I've warned her about your cat.

[immortalmarshal]

So would it be safe to assume that this could be a potential girlfriend for you?

Just corrall Aurora into my room and close the door. I'll let her kut when I get home.

[vintagehardmedia]

We'll see.

I'm not actually looking for a romantic partner right now. I'm just enjoying my freedom, thanks.