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[plate_builder]

Greetings all 'He Rows'.

As you probably know, we're approaching our final days here in the Spaceport, and our rendezvous to the Agrii portal point is coming soon. I am hoping that at this point most people have managed to put together their major purchases, both personal and for either the Agrii ship, our ships, or for your spaces back in Temba or Sh'Ka.

To that end I realize that people may also have some lingering resources for trade here, and it is to that end I now reach out.

I've been spending any time not acquiring gear for the Agrii repairs on a specific pair of projects. The first is just an announcement. I bought a few small machines, a hydraulic brick press and a medium sized device for mixing concrete or mortar for joins. But that's beyond the point beyond announcing that will be available soon.

No, what I'm looking to acquire is more important than that.

I wish to repair the roads in Temba. Those holes need dealt with, and our lives could benefit from them being smoothed out over time. The ultimate goal would be to try and get them automated on the latter task of the rough roads, but the former will be hard labor once we get back. But...

I'm short. I've been working long hours to build up what trade credit I can and goods and anything else, but I'm worried I'll be short of buying what is needed before we leave. If anyone is willing to donate any remains of credits, trade goods, or even just work help before we leave, I would owe you dearly. And I would find a way to repay you.

Please, I'm already not going to be able to afford this beautiful machine that would be able to use concrete to basically PRINT buildings (you can't understand how beautiful this thing is, how customizable the software, how nuanced its ability to work in internal structure needs like water and power lines, it's beautiful), but together we might be able to fix the roads, and that's a safety matter for just about everyone.

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[sunglassesincluded]

How much do you need?

[plate_builder]

If you wish I can send you the charts I've done on calculations and what I've managed to acquire. Given the unpredictability of many trade goods and the various currencies and so many other factors, I'm trying to give myself wiggle room.

[sunglassesincluded]

That would be helpful information, indeed. I have made some useful connections during our time here and have a few favors left to call in.

[plate_builder]

Alright. I'm attaching the document I've been using. Thank you for the assistance.

And the use of favors.

I think we would all like less risk of falling into pits and breaking our necks.

[sunglassesincluded]

These favors won't do me much good once we leave this place, so I might as well use them for something worthwhile.

I will inform you about the progress.

[plate_builder]

That is fair. I will be happy to hear the results. Thank you for believing in infrastructure initiatives.

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[in_extremis]

Where's the printer?

[plate_builder]

Of course you would ask that question. Do you even have the sort of funds that would be needed for that?

Why am I even asking? You did manage to put together a lot the last times we've been off planet."

[in_extremis]

Yeah, when you're done doing your car wash and Wesker wouldn't show enough ass to balance the books, you know who to call. I might drop by with coffee when you're really soapy and desperate, but don't let that slow you down.

I'll see what this beautiful device can do, maybe bring the kid along to take some notes and do you one better.

[plate_builder]

I'm not doing a car wash, I barely even know Wesker beyond his offer of money, and I'd love coffee.

I'll definitely send you the location then. It could be useful if we clear an area just to program the shell of a building, feed it materials, and let the device do the heavy lifting so to speak.

Thank you Tony.

Also, 'the kid'?

[in_extremis]

Ah-ah, coffee is for boys who win the wet t-shirt contest.

Don't worry, he hates me too much to be susceptible to my bad influence, he's very sensible. But he's fast, and he picks up new information quickly, he'll be able to get a good scan of it even if I have to distract the guy in charge.

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[faceguy]

why are roads important
does anyone even have a car?

[It reads like he’s being dismissive but he’s actually just 15 and doesn’t understand the wider benefits of well maintained infrastructure.]

oo oo
I vote we use it to build a skatepark instead
with a big ramp and some sick grindrails

[plate_builder]

There is a car actually, yes. And I believe some people have made other vehicles. But the great importance is that they are less of a horrible risk then. For our safety. Infrastructure is important.

And you can build your own skatepark if you wish.

[faceguy]

fiiiiine
still seems boring tho

I don’t have anything to make one with

[plate_builder]

You could acquire wood here.

[faceguy]

that works for a ramp but you need concrete for bowls and metal for rails

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[buildingitsir]

depending on what donnie and i pool together
i might have extra currency to give you
i wasn't looking for much anyways
but the roads are more important
especially when we have to transport shit
like from Point A to Point B and it's delicate
mostly thinking on stuff from Medical

[plate_builder]

Do not turn away your own desires, York. You might find things needed to make replacement blood for yourself here.

But yes, transportation matters, even if some treat it dismissively.

[buildingitsir]

why did you make that sound like you copy and pasted it out of a self-help book
are you reading self help books reeve
can i say the same thing about you regarding my other dad
about richie

DO NOT TURN AWAY FROM YOUR OWN DESIRES REEVE
REEEEEEVE

but yeah
transportation
i talked to tae about maybe trying to fashion something up to get medical stuff from the hospital to the hangars or even around town, easier

[plate_builder]

I have known a number of reclusive heroes who have needed such touchstone phrases. Perhaps that is why I say it. Or maybe Brigette and Steph were good at pounding it into my head before I cam here.

Though I didn't listen. Clearly.

And I have no idea what you mean about 'regarding my other dad' here. What point are you attempting to make about desires? I am already being satisfied with him sexually. That is the purpose after all.

That sounds rather wise of you. Consider tank treads. Even if I get the roads in good order they will be suitable in many forms of weather.

[mrsklover]

You're not THAT short.

I'd say 'Fun Sized'.

[plate_builder]

Excuse me?

You are literally only an inch taller than me, Richie.

[mrsklover]

Inches are important.

I think we can both agree there.

[plate_builder]

Did you really just say that. On a public network. While on a space station where people could also tap into the communications?

Richie.

PLEASE.

[mrsklover]

What?

They ARE important!

How else can you reach high shelves?

Why, were you thinking about something else?