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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.

Comments

[in_extremis]

Lot of big talk for a guy who isn't even willing to get the hose out.

What? What did you do to him? Pretty sure I couldn't ask York to piss on me, but it's sweet that you think he'd do that. I'll figure out where Tommy is.

[plate_builder]

By all means get the hose out. I just lack a body that would win. Especially with Rogers about.

I can ask York to assist you. And I believe his lingering annoyance is over the original hydroponics unit discussion and some tiff it caused with his sibling or something. So no, I have no associations with the child.

[in_extremis]

I can keep Richie distracted, too, if you want some private time to practice with Rogers. You know, for the infrastructure, obviously.

York should be able to pick up on how the thing works easily, they sound like cousins.

[plate_builder]

I cannot imagine why I would wish time alone with Rogers?

Did you just imply my charge is a building robot? I do not think he would like that, Tony.

[in_extremis]

Yeah, bringing up his perfect body unprompted probably doesn't mean anything, we won't look into that.

Your charge? Do you keep him in your house?

[plate_builder]

Tony? We both have eyes. In a wet t-shirt context either he or perhaps that lovely Jan woman would win.

[Or Dr. Takemi. He's had his check up, he knows what she looks like. He's just also smart enough to recognize a woman who could and would walk all over him which is attractive of course and doesn't intend to poke at her.]

We share a space from time to time, yes. All three of us at times.

[He's co-habitating, Tony. Call him on his BS.]

[in_extremis]

Sounds like you could have been making a lot of money. Shame the guy running the campaign prefers to imagine it.

Run that by me again. In detail. Include the part where you tell me who's idea this was.

[plate_builder]

I need not make use of Mr. Roger's assets to make money here.

The idea is one in flux. It derived from the ruin of my workspace in the volcanic eruption. I chose to remain with him for a time.

[in_extremis]

You're literally asking for money.

And Richie was already there?

[plate_builder]

Yes, but I'm not using objectification of him for this. It would be uncomfortable for him.

Of course Richie was there, because Richie is the 'him' I meant.

[in_extremis]

Sure, yeah, I shouldn't have brought him up, I should really reevaluate my morals.

The kid already got Richie to live with him, before you?

[plate_builder]

Didn't call your morals into question. Just need to point out that he should make that decision for himself.

I think we're mostly staying with Richie actually.

[in_extremis]

You think.

[plate_builder]

Honestly, while I went to Richie first and foremost, I never thought to ask if it was already Richie's space, or if he moved there to accommodate me due to my injury.

[in_extremis]

You're adorable.

[plate_builder]

I am not sure why you're saying that.