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Quinn X. Hatch ([personal profile] technohippie) wrote2010-12-02 10:03 pm

5th Fix

[The phone picks up, but there's a few moments of shuffling and the moving of things as Quinn drags the phone to the garage. Sadly no one has told him he can filter his calls.]

Hey guys! It's come to my attention that some folks 'round here like usin' swords. While I ain't the fightin' type, I can tell why ya'd want somethin' like that around, 'specially if ya ain't used to guns or whatever.

So, I've decided that I'm gonna build somethin' like a forge! I figure, the only thing we got in Mayfield in the way of scrap metal is cars, right? So, we've got access to a lot of steel and chrome and such. We can probably make some lightweight, tough swords for ya'll! Like katanas, I guess.

Here's where ya'll come in. While I can build a whole lotta stuff, swords are new to me. I'm lookin' for someone who knows stuff like how to design 'em. Get the weight and size right, stuff I can use for the hilts, things like that! Computers are my specialty really, but I do pretty good buildin' other stuff too. So if you're interested, ya can call me back, but it's probably better if ya just come over to the garage at 339 Brady Lane, cuz that's where I'll be. If ya got any spare metal or whatever, bring that along. I'm not expecting payment, but some company, some supplies or maybe even some snacks or somethin' would be great! Thanks, guys.

[If you stop by, Quinn will be merrily dismantling parts in his garage, his laptop set up and playing music like usual - but at an acceptable volume level this time.]

[identity profile] courting-glory.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 03:27 am (UTC)(link)
[Swords you say? This is relevant to his interests.]

Are you free now, by any chance? I would very much like to speak with you on the matter of forging weapons.

[identity profile] prodigious-mage.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 03:28 am (UTC)(link)
Swords are lame.

You know what you should really make? Magic rods. If you do it right, anyone can pick them up and cast magic with 'em.

[identity profile] fatesjanitor.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 03:32 am (UTC)(link)
[>swords

this is relevant to his interests.]


I can help you design them, if you give me a model to work off of. If you're willing to do the forging yourself then I won't bother with that part.

[identity profile] techno-mancer.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
Sure thing! I'll be in my garage, feel free to stop by.

[identity profile] techno-mancer.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 03:57 am (UTC)(link)
Like magic wands? Ya mean ya actually use those? I've heard of it in my world, but it's kinda antiquated. 'Fraid to say it, but I don't know much about 'em. And in Mayfield, I don't have anyone in my family to ask about them.

[identity profile] techno-mancer.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah? Well I guess I gotta see what we can find in town first. This is all new to me, but I'm a quick learner! I haven't found anyone who has any yet, just a lotta people who want 'em.

[identity profile] prodigious-mage.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
Not wands. Staves and rods. What kind of mage uses a wand? It's alright. You can just ask me! The one I've got right now makes mana arrows.

[identity profile] fatesjanitor.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 04:01 am (UTC)(link)
As long as I have a base I can make you a stable design. Broadsword, shortsword, longsword - I can make you a fresh design if I have a base of what you exactly want.

[identity profile] techno-mancer.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 04:06 am (UTC)(link)
Staves, huh? Well makin' those from steel would be heavy... maybe I'll use some of this chrome, though I don't know if that'd be much better. Bring 'em by sometime, I'll see what I can do!

[identity profile] techno-mancer.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
I hate to admit it, but I am way outta my comfort zone here with this kinda stuff. But without computers in this town, I figured I can pick up another specialty. But I gotta work from the group up. Maybe I should take some orders, see what people want, and go from there. We got plenty of steel so this should be no problem!

[identity profile] courting-glory.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 04:19 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you. I'll be around shortly.

[About 15 minutes later, Fritz will be curiously approaching the garage, and looking at the laptop with interest.]

[identity profile] techno-mancer.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 04:25 am (UTC)(link)
[The laptop is currently playing some awesome dancy rock tunes. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7rsrO3kEe4) There's an enormously tall blonde guy working in the garage and humming along. He waves when he sees you.]

Hey there! You the guy I talked to? Never got your name. I'm Quinn, nice to meet ya! [Handshake?]

[identity profile] ergaleomancer.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 04:35 am (UTC)(link)
I can't help you with swords in particular, but if you could make clank parts for me, I can start designing something that will work -properly- to defend us.

[identity profile] techno-mancer.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 04:38 am (UTC)(link)
Clank parts? Can ya be more specific?

[identity profile] ergaleomancer.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 05:02 am (UTC)(link)
Various machine parts, mostly the body casings for them to go in. If it's even vaguely possible, I can design one and show you what I'd need.

[Action]

[identity profile] the-bloody-road.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 05:46 am (UTC)(link)
[Guess who's made his way to your house, Quinn? It's the blue-haired bartender you chatted up awhile ago! You see, you said the magic word: 'swords'. And now, here he is.]

Hey. You said you wanted someone who knows swords?

[identity profile] courting-glory.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 06:02 am (UTC)(link)
It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I am Frederick II, King in Prussia.

[Well he was going to ask about weapons and such but future music is more interesting.]

May I ask what that device is called?

[points at magical music machine laptop.]

[identity profile] prodigious-mage.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 06:23 am (UTC)(link)
The best ones are made from things like mythril and orichalcon, but it won't be easy to find that stuff here.

. . . Can you really build a forge and make weapons by yourself?

[identity profile] sveariket.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 09:10 am (UTC)(link)
What 'bout battleaxes?

[identity profile] techno-mancer.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 12:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[Blinkblink.]

You're... wait, seriously?

[Holy cow Mayfield, why is everyone that lives here so awesome. He almost thinks you're joking here.]

Ah, that? 'S my laptop. My music one. Ya like?

[identity profile] techno-mancer.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 12:48 pm (UTC)(link)
And THAT stuff definitely is legend where I come from. Geez kid, sounds like ya come from a fantasy novel or somethin'!

I'm gonna find out! Couldn't hurt to try. I figure a forge should be pretty easy to build. I'm gonna start collecting bricks for it, build it in the backyard. If the cop gives me a hard time, I'll tell him it's a barbecue pit or somethin' like that!

[identity profile] techno-mancer.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 12:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Bring over some plans, I'll see what I can do. I'm treadin' into new territory with this kinda stuff, as I'm more use to buildin' computers and music equipment. But hey, ain't nothin' wrong with expandin' your horizons, right?

[identity profile] techno-mancer.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 12:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, hey there! Yeah man, I could use some tips. This is a whole new business for me. I've got a lot of steel and chrome from the cars. That should build somethin' nice, right?

[identity profile] techno-mancer.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 12:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Battleaxes? Damn. I guess I could work my way up to those! Might even be easier than swords. Know anythin' about 'em?

[identity profile] ergaleomancer.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 12:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Very well. I can possibly have plans drafted for a simple clank in a few days. It will take longer to make anything more difficult, unfortunately.

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