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[itsamysterio]

I think I've gotten as far with this as I can without help.

[Beck gestures to the large project behind him, scrap metal, wires, welded together and jury-rigged into the start of something big. Something some people here might recognize as the beginning stages of a satellite.]

I'm looking for materials, expertise, another pair hands, whatever you can offer. If I-...if we can get this thing operational-

[He pauses in thought, looking hopeful.]

Well...we might be able to get hold of someone and get out of here.

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[Video]

[itsamysterio]

Yeah, well, it's a complex project. It'd come with a lot of 'ifs' even if we had sterile working environment and hundreds of millions of dollars to play with. But it's better than sitting around and waiting to see what they try next, right?

Sounds like a plan. I'll make my way over there, let me just secure everything here first.

[Video]

[out_of_order]

Fair enough.

[He pings over the directions.]

All right. No hurry, I'll be here.

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[itsamysterio]

[Beck hikes his way out to Cal's workshop, a little winded by the time he's made it out there, and he stops for a while to make a better impression before actually showing himself.]

You did all this by yourself?

[He looks around with an impressed expression.]

[out_of_order]

[Cal looks up from one of the collection bins, grinning a little. On the nearby counter, his little bipedal droid buddy beeps.]

Had help here and there. But it was a lot of work clearing the place out.

[He turns and starts over towards the man, holding out a hand.]

Name's Cal Kestis. That's BeeDee-One.

Those bins along the wall on this end have stuff that's been dismantled and salvaged from things that were otherwise damaged beyond repair. I've tried to sort them out accordingly, but I guess it'd only make better sense if you've taken the engineering datapoint.

There's more that's been collected, but I haven't gotten around to picking at them. If you see anything promising though, feel free to help yourself.

[itsamysterio]

[Beck looks very interested in the droid, lips splitting into a surprised grin before his attention turns back to Cal. He gives a firm handshake and a nod.]

Cal. Good to meet you. I'm Quentin Beck. BeeDee-One...did you build that too?

[He looks around, sure he can make use of almost everything here, like fate's just handing him the tools at this point.]

I've been jumping around between the different points. But I've got a bit of a background with this stuff. Seems like you do too. I appreciate this, really- you don't even know...

[out_of_order]

BeeDee? Oh no, found him. We've had some adventures before we ended up here.

[BD-1 borbles and jets down from the counter before skittering over to Cal's side, hopping up on the padawan's leg.]

I've only used the engineering datapoint. Seemed to make the most sense. I used to help scrap starships.

[Cal leans down to scoop up BD-1 so the droid can behind him on his back, nodding at Beck.]

Hey, it's no problem. We all have to look out for and help each other, right?

[itsamysterio]

[Beck watches the droid, arching a curious brow.]

He? Right. Well. Good to meet you too, BeeDee. Do you wanna shake too?

[He smiles, putting on that altruistic heroic look the Avengers over use so much, nodding easily.]

That's right. And this definitely going to require as much help as we can muster.

[out_of_order]

[The droid leans out over Cal's shoulder, hooting before he shifts his balance and offers a foot out towards the man. Cal grins.]

Well, I got most of my projects cleared recently so aside from helping out with making sure the shuttles are functioning again, I'll be glad to help out where I can.

[itsamysterio]

[Beck laughs and shares the grin, reaching to shake the foot with an appreciative bow of his head.]

I like him all ready.

I think the three of us are going to amazing things.

[out_of_order]

Heh. He's a very likable droid.

[Cal reaches up to give BD-1 a fist-bump once hand/footshakes have been dispensed.]

I've got a cart there, so it'll be easier to transport things over. Where's this satellite you've been working on?

[itsamysterio]

I can see that.

[He chuckles warmly.]

Out east. Close to what I'm thinking used to be a train station? It's a bit of a hike.

[out_of_order]

[The padawan nods.]

We've been out that way.

[Would be some work maneuvering a full cart around there too, from what he remembers of what's left of the roads.]

How about we start picking through parts and then we'll help you take them all back?

[itsamysterio]

I'll make it up to you some day.

[Beck follows the promise with a small laugh as they pick through the parts. There's a lot here to work with, more even than they can fit on the cart, but together they manage to load up a first batch.]

You sure you want to come all the way out there? I can probably manage myself, bring the cart back to you?

[out_of_order]

I don't mind the walk. I can even carry an extra box or something if there's things that won't fit.