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[out_of_order]

[The image moves slightly as though the tablet's been placed on something uneven before it steadies. The red-haired padawan gives a nod from where he stands by some tool bins, and he pauses from picking through them, raising a hand to give a thumbs-up.]

Hey- So I know there's been a lot going on between Temba and the other place, and what all's been happening. I was thinking of setting out to the other city again some time soon, have a better look at the power situation. I know we've already got one city to worry about, but if there's something important to find here, I figure maybe it couldn't hurt to at least get the basic utilities up and running.

Anyone else interested? I think we've got a fair amount of engineers so we shouldn't be running short at least. And if anyone's had a closer look and knows what specifically we might need, you're welcome to give a rundown.

If anyone needs me, I'll be in my workshop while I get things together.

[He nods at the camera again with a 'Thanks BeeDee' and the tablet shifts towards the ceiling before BD-1's head pops up, and he raises a foot towards it before the feed ends.]

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[demjiin]

Actually, I intended to go to the power station as soon as I could. Perhaps it would be a good idea to go at the same time?

[ Kaz isn't stupid. If there was trouble, Cal is far more equipped to handle it. ]

[Video]

[pleiade]

[The young woman on the screen is pale and seems uncertain, looking at the floor with occasional glances at the camera, her eyes moon blue and somehow a bit sad.]

Sorry, new here. Um. Surely you've got a lot of smarter people working on this, but if you need extra hands...well, if you do, here's a pair of extra hands. If you want them.

[Everything about her is nervous and breathy and tense.]

[out_of_order]

Sounds like a plan to me. I'm working on getting things together for the trip. What was your idea of 'soon' looking like?

[Video]

[out_of_order]

I... Uh- welcome, first off. I'm Cal.

[pleiade]

Asterope, sir. Nice to meet you?

[demjiin]

There is something I'm waiting on a report for, so at least until then. Say, a day or two at most. I can't go to the new city for more than two weeks at any rate.

[ Kaz sounds none too happy about that last part. ]

[out_of_order]

Nice to meet you too. You arrive just recently?

[out_of_order]

I see. I was thinking of setting up some kind of base camp at the power station so a couple of days prep time works out.

[demjiin]

Let me re-phrase. I can't go for more than two weeks at a time. If there is a camp there then I may yet find a way to stay longer.

[ Which would be great, though it would also mean that Kaz would still have to not walk after two weeks. ]

[Video]

[plate_builder]

Please allow me to gather all of our remaining notes from the Temba restoration project for you. I've got them in a folder around here somewhere. And I can probably help put together the tools we were using too.

[Which is sort of a way of saying 'let me set you up my young friend, but I shan't be joining you'.]

[out_of_order]

I doubt we'll get things finished very quickly. There's things we'd have to check and all, and I don't doubt there'd be a fair amount of general maintenance.

At least we won't have any shortage of shelter for a camp. You'd be welcome to use the space as needed. I figure it'll be easier setting something like that up rather than hopping back and forth between cities for every little thing. Anything you'd want me to bring along for that? I'll probably have to pack things in a handcart.

[Video]

[out_of_order]

Thanks, Reeve. That'll help a lot, I think. No hurry in that, we'll probably take a few days to prepare in general.

[plate_builder]

I... Uh, I need to know where I can have it brought for you. I might be shutting down my office for a few days.

[out_of_order]

[He arches a brow, but nods.]

Here at the salvage shop's fine. Everything going all right?

[plate_builder]

Yes. I just have a personal matter to address.

[He apparently needs a grant romantic gesture to his boyfriend.]

[out_of_order]

[He has no idea what to make of that but everyone has personal matters, so why should he question it?]

Oh. Um, okay then. Just feel free to drop them off at your convenience.

[plate_builder]

[You are kind, not to pry, Cal. Very kind.]

Thank you very much. I will see if I can talk that fast young man into moving stuff for us.

[demjiin]

I very much doubt there would be anything you could bring that will help.

[ But since people from different worlds have suggested it, it was worth a shot to ask. ]

Unless you know what aspirin is?

[pleiade]

Yes, just a few days ago. Still learning the lay of the land, but if there's a way to be useful...well. Best to be useful, right?

[out_of_order]

You can take your time in it. I think even those of us who have been here a while still find places that are unfamiliar.

I won't argue with that reasoning. I do have to say, I'm not quite sure what we'll need just yet. We've only discovered the other city recently. It's not a short trip, and even more overgrown than Temba is, but if you're curious, you're welcome to come along. We won't be leaving right away at least, so you'll still have time to settle in and figure out what you might need.

[out_of_order]

All right, sounds good. Thanks again, Reeve.

[out_of_order]

[One of those random things that Cal's inherited from his alternate-world life, but as unsettling as it can be sometimes, having memories and knowledge of things he otherwise would have no reason to, he can't say it isn't helpful.]

I do. Have you tried the replicator? I can see if it can come up with it. Otherwise I'm not sure if there's an Agrii medicinal equivalent.

[plate_builder]

Gladly, Cal. I am always happy to help

[pleiade]

Intrigued, at the least. It'll be good to see the whole picture. And...maybe see how the night sky lines up, between here and there. If it's not a short trip...a significant difference in latitude would lead to the constellations seen being different.

[She sort of mimes what she's talking about one-handed with an imaginary globe, trying to convey the idea that north and south hemisphere would be pointed at different stars.]

[out_of_order]

It'd be easier if we had access to the ships for a casual fly than restricted to missions. But this is the first place to be confirmed outside of this city, and some of us have been here longer than a year. [A hint of the progress they've had in exploration beyond, anyway.]

Good point though. I wonder if anyone's tried to reference that. It's hard to track the land route by the train for a good portion of the trip. There's a pretty long tunnel.