NETWORK - Help Wanted/Offered

[outofthepast]

Who: Nick Valentine
Username: valentine
Warnings: Discussion of robot parts and the repair thereof, robot existentialism + objectification

Hey folks, it's Valentine here. Now that I've had a taste of nitty gritty fieldwork, I think it'd be prudent of me to take a few precautions. I'm looking for a good mechanic. And I'd prefer not to involve ADI at this point, so please don't suggest I just consult with the Technology department. Let's keep this one on one for now.

The parts are proprietary and you won't have seen them before, so I need a quick learner. Advanced experience is a plus, but I've done just fine with regular Joes and Jills up to this point. The absolute most important qualification, though, is that you let me buy you a drink and have a chat with you first. Amateur transhumanism philosophers need not apply, thanks.

I'm willing to either pay or trade what you think is fair. Favors, errands. Maybe I can teach you something.

You know what, let's make that a general offer. Even if you're not a mechanic, I'm happy to teach what skills I can to anybody interested. Want to learn to shoot a gun? Use a computer? Make a theory corkboard? Swing dance? Hit me up and let's make it a date.

Really, I can't stress enough how much extra time I've got on my hands.

Comments

Text UN Soldier

[worthallthis]

you know how to swing dance?

[It's hard to tell given, y'know, text, but this is Winter's excited face.]

[outofthepast]

Yes indeed. Seems to be kicking around somewhere in my head.

[Heh.]

[worthallthis]

i do too

so does george and i taught belova some things

i also know a little about how to maintain my arm. i don't know if that would help you but i want to try

Text; un: Kruos

[whisperedone]

Do you think you can teach a blind man how to shoot?

[outofthepast]

I can sure give it my best shot.

Now, I can't promise any miracles with marksmanship, but there's certainly weapons you could make effective for your situation. Close range, I'm thinking. Shotguns and maybe pistols, if you feel confident enough to try.

[whisperedone]

I'm not sure you intended that joke, but know it was appreciated all the same.

I am confident enough to try anything once.
I know very little of differences in weapon you just listed, but something closer ranger would be useful; I have a good idea of my surroundings about thirty feet out, anything more gets muddy.

un: jelica

[musicdied]

There is a surprising number of people from other worlds who know how to swing dance.

[outofthepast]

Other worlds than where?

I'm from Earth, surprisingly, but if this is a pattern you've found I'd love to hear about it.

[musicdied]

Than this specific Earth.

We don't have as many people who aren't from some Earth as we used to.

[failedpromise]

Hey Nick. Have you met Tony? He's one of my roommates. He's probably your best bet for mechanical help-apparently managed to build a flying suit of power armor in his world, despite being at a technology level similar to this one.

He's helped me out with some issues with my code, so I'd say he's trustworthy ...if also a flirt and a braggart.

[outofthepast]

Well, that's mostly a ringing endorsement.

I haven't met him, no. But I'd be interested to talk with him further for sure.

[failedpromise]

I don't allow just anyone to poke around in my head.

(She doesn't mention that she only trusted him in the first place because she was scared and desperate.)

Our apartment is right next to yours.

Action ~ At home

[bindlestifflost]

George looks up from his seat on the couch when his phone pings a notification that a network post has gone up.

"You swing dance, Slick? You been holdin' out on me."

Not that they've had an opportunity for it up to this point.

[outofthepast]

Nick is answering messages from the comfort of the wingback armchair he's taken a liking to in the living room of their apartment.

"Hah! Well, for a given definition, I do." He gestures vaguely at himself. "It's sort of a 'spirit willing' situation. I know how, but can't say I've tried anything so... vigorous in the past 20 years or so."

[bindlestifflost]

"We gonna have to cut a rug or two next Swing Hour, yeah?" He's grinning at him from where he's leaned over his coffee table game of solitaire.

"I bet you still got it in you."

text; un: GOLDENGUARD

[cardinalrule]

wHAT"S WRONGWITH ADI"S techNOLOGY department?/

[outofthepast]

Nothing. I'm sure they're all fine, trustworthy people.

[text] un: cupkate

[bossyboiler]

So many people know how to dance and I'm disappointed that I'm only finding out about it now.

[outofthepast]

Kind of surprising, isn't it? The next ADI sponsored sock-hop is going to be a real kick in the pants.

un: bright

[abrightboy]

Are you doing okay? Is this just routine maintenance or are you in trouble?

[outofthepast]

Oh, I'm fine. Everything's working as usual. But I figure it's better to have arrangements before it's a critical problem, see.

text ⌬ @stark;

[fightinginfinity]

I see my reputation precedes me but here's my application anyway

Name: Tony
Experience: The best you're gonna get
Drink stipulation: Enthusiastic Yes

[outofthepast]

Mr. Stark, is it? No pressure, but you do come with a moderately strong recommendation.

Name the time and place and all the drinks are on me.

text; un: mkblackwood

[lowficharm]

I'm not sure how much help I could be, but I'm pretty good at being a second pair of hands. For mechanical things, I mean. I've done a little bit of everything too for a while now so I understand the sentiment.

[outofthepast]

Maybe I'll refer you to whoever ends up elbow-deep in my chest cavity.

Or if you're not squeamish snapping limbs back into place.