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[He taps his chin thoughtfully before he grins.]
Lucky for you, I had already devised a system a while back, so it won't be too difficult to implement it here. Might even be able to improve on it further.
[With that in mind, he pulls out a pencil and starts jotting down the notes.]
Anything else?
Lucky for you, I had already devised a system a while back, so it won't be too difficult to implement it here. Might even be able to improve on it further.
[With that in mind, he pulls out a pencil and starts jotting down the notes.]
Anything else?
Just the side-arm, but that's in better shape than the rifle.
[ Probably because the heavy pistol is a more compact shape. It's still charred to hell and back, but it is recognisable as a pistol. With a bit of TLC, it'll function as well as it did before. ]
I had a detachable suppressor on it - muffles the sound and reduces the muzzle flash - but that didn't make the jump here.
[ Probably because the heavy pistol is a more compact shape. It's still charred to hell and back, but it is recognisable as a pistol. With a bit of TLC, it'll function as well as it did before. ]
I had a detachable suppressor on it - muffles the sound and reduces the muzzle flash - but that didn't make the jump here.
Dunno how much stealth will be needed on a medical ship, but it's good to have options. Will be nice to have what I'm used to on hand.
[ She brushes her sooty hands together as she turns away from the bundle, straightening back up. ]
So. What do you need from me?
[ She brushes her sooty hands together as she turns away from the bundle, straightening back up. ]
So. What do you need from me?
Given how volatile the waters can be, better to be safer, particularly for your own protection.
[He muses for a moment as he starts to jot down a few things.]
First step will be to get your weapons repaired, even if it's just the exterior.
[Tearing off a new piece of paper, he jots down a few potential weaponsmiths, Darin's included.]
After that, I'll need the following materials for these parts that I know we'll need... The rest will have to wait until I'm able to see the weapons proper as I won't be able to make the full designs until I see what exactly I'm working with. But I can at least get started with what you've told me so far.
[He muses for a moment as he starts to jot down a few things.]
First step will be to get your weapons repaired, even if it's just the exterior.
[Tearing off a new piece of paper, he jots down a few potential weaponsmiths, Darin's included.]
After that, I'll need the following materials for these parts that I know we'll need... The rest will have to wait until I'm able to see the weapons proper as I won't be able to make the full designs until I see what exactly I'm working with. But I can at least get started with what you've told me so far.
[ Seeing Darin's name comes as a small but pleasant surprise - really she could have saved herself an additional trip by asking him about it when she was giving her armour over. But, even with the title of Master Smith, it sounded from his background that he wasn't from a place with guns so Shepard had incorrectly assumed they were outside his area of expertise.
With Garrus's input and rifle as a reference, the only real issue is the pair of them spending all their time bickering rather than fixing the gun.
... on second thought, maybe she should check out who else is on the list first. ]
It's appreciated. I'll let you know when everything's ready for round two. You want any payment for your time today?
With Garrus's input and rifle as a reference, the only real issue is the pair of them spending all their time bickering rather than fixing the gun.
... on second thought, maybe she should check out who else is on the list first. ]
It's appreciated. I'll let you know when everything's ready for round two. You want any payment for your time today?
[A dismissive wave of his hand.]
No need.
[A grin as he gestures to the notes and preliminary sketches he's made.]
Having something new to work on is already enough. You can place the down payment for my services once you've brought in the materials, and the rest once I've completed the job.
Ah, but there is one condition.
No need.
[A grin as he gestures to the notes and preliminary sketches he's made.]
Having something new to work on is already enough. You can place the down payment for my services once you've brought in the materials, and the rest once I've completed the job.
Ah, but there is one condition.
[ She chuckles, folding her arms across her chest. ]
Glad I could provide something novel.
[ Her gaze sharpens on the mention of a "condition", a sudden stiffness setting into her posture as she waits for the other boot to drop. Figures, things sounded too good to be true. ]
Alright, let's hear it.
Glad I could provide something novel.
[ Her gaze sharpens on the mention of a "condition", a sudden stiffness setting into her posture as she waits for the other boot to drop. Figures, things sounded too good to be true. ]
Alright, let's hear it.
[He looks at her with utmost seriousness, his expression hardened from what it was before.]
Truthfully, I don't really do much with weapons. Any weaponry I do make of my own is more defense than to inflict damage or harm.
Thus while I am willing to work on someone's personal weapon, I would rather you not speak of this outside of here and your close circle. I also do not want you to allow anyone else to study your weapon if it can be helped.
This kind of technology... I'm sure others will eventually develop something similar, but I would rather have no part of any future mass productions.
[In other words, for specialized cases like these, he will do it. One's weapon is one's main source of defense, after all,and since she's a friend of Garrus, he's placing some trust that she won't use this against civilians or outside of necessity. So this particular condition is to basically keep the technology that he develops confidential.]
Truthfully, I don't really do much with weapons. Any weaponry I do make of my own is more defense than to inflict damage or harm.
Thus while I am willing to work on someone's personal weapon, I would rather you not speak of this outside of here and your close circle. I also do not want you to allow anyone else to study your weapon if it can be helped.
This kind of technology... I'm sure others will eventually develop something similar, but I would rather have no part of any future mass productions.
[In other words, for specialized cases like these, he will do it. One's weapon is one's main source of defense, after all,and since she's a friend of Garrus, he's placing some trust that she won't use this against civilians or outside of necessity. So this particular condition is to basically keep the technology that he develops confidential.]
[So, Darin's dramatic breakout has had the undesired effect of putting all of the heat squarely on him. Which means, he can't exactly go back to Eltrut right away.]
[And most of his friends have small apartments and can't really accommodate him. Good thing Dad #3 has an island.]
[Time to make a call.]
So, Cid. I've got some good news and bad news. Which do you want to hear first?
[Despite what he's saying, Cid can probably hear the grin.]
[And most of his friends have small apartments and can't really accommodate him. Good thing Dad #3 has an island.]
[Time to make a call.]
So, Cid. I've got some good news and bad news. Which do you want to hear first?
[Despite what he's saying, Cid can probably hear the grin.]
[Seeing the ID on the shellphone surprises him for only a moment before there's a wry grin as he answers.]
Well I've already heard about your little "dramatic escape," and since you're calling me you're clearly successful.
Now what trouble have you gotten yourself into?
[Which is, tell him both.]
Well I've already heard about your little "dramatic escape," and since you're calling me you're clearly successful.
Now what trouble have you gotten yourself into?
[Which is, tell him both.]
...Wait, you heard? How the hell did you hear??
Was I that loud?
[Darin has no idea that any of what he said and did was recorded.]
Was I that loud?
[Darin has no idea that any of what he said and did was recorded.]
What the news was?
Damn, word travels fast...
[Darin is still not used to the idea that people have a portable recording device in their pockets now.]
Damn, word travels fast...
[Darin is still not used to the idea that people have a portable recording device in their pockets now.]
[There's a few moments of silence and fumbling.]
...SOMEONE RECORDED IT?!
...SOMEONE RECORDED IT?!
DAMMIT! CID!!
I WAS JUST—
I WAS JUST SAYING THINGS!! GODS I LOOK RIDICULOUS!!
[He's BRIGHT RED.]
I WAS JUST—
I WAS JUST SAYING THINGS!! GODS I LOOK RIDICULOUS!!
[He's BRIGHT RED.]
L-Look! I said I will so I will! I'm not gonna back down now, alright?!
Gah! Dammit, now I'm all out of sorts...!
[He needs a minute.]
Alright, with the heat on me right now, I can't exactly go back to Eltrut to my forge or my house so...I was wondering if maybe you had an extra room or something. Just until the Paladins cool their asses a bit.
Gah! Dammit, now I'm all out of sorts...!
[He needs a minute.]
Alright, with the heat on me right now, I can't exactly go back to Eltrut to my forge or my house so...I was wondering if maybe you had an extra room or something. Just until the Paladins cool their asses a bit.
Look, if it were just me, I could rough it but uh...
There's...someone who I'd like to tag along.
[Cid's gonna make him say it so...]
It's Zelda. She was at the prison and...well, she didn't exactly have a successful parlay with the guards.
There's...someone who I'd like to tag along.
[Cid's gonna make him say it so...]
It's Zelda. She was at the prison and...well, she didn't exactly have a successful parlay with the guards.
[An exaggerated sigh.]
Well now, I can't refuse to help a lady in need. Suppose I can allow you in, too.
[Quite easy to imagine the cheeky grin Cid is wearing as he answers.]
But truly, you are welcome to the Roost and "hide away" until things settle, however long that is. Just know it won't be completely free.
Well now, I can't refuse to help a lady in need. Suppose I can allow you in, too.
[Quite easy to imagine the cheeky grin Cid is wearing as he answers.]
But truly, you are welcome to the Roost and "hide away" until things settle, however long that is. Just know it won't be completely free.
...I've got some rum I could give you.
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