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Viktor ([personal profile] techmaturgy) wrote in [community profile] abraxasnet2022-08-09 06:42 pm

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[There are two sets of handwriting here–one careful, deliberate, the other slightly hastier. Still the message is fairly coordinated, and it’s not hard to imagine that the two people willing these words into existence are probably doing so from the same place (because they are).]

Hello everyone, I hope you're all having a good day. My name is Jayce Talis and I have a business in Cadens with my partner Viktor. We're inventors and scientists back home, and we've adjusted to life here creating a variety of objects that might be of interest to people. I'm a blacksmith so primarily my work involves blades, tools, both regular ones and multi-tools, shields, canes, and collapsible versions of everything I make as a family expertise.

[Viktor, for his part, is a bit more to-the-point.]

We’re also in the business of custom projects. Given an idea, I’m reasonably certain we would be able to bring almost anything from concept to completion. Within reason, of course–we’re still working under certain technological limitations, but if a particular tool or device is of interest to you, it’s worth describing to us. We’ll see what we can do.

We wanted to let people in Cadens know that you can come to us and request what you're looking for. We give 15% off everything for the Summoned, but if you're new to the area and can't pay, you can consider anything on loan until you can save up. No hurry, we know it's hard to get started. Unfortunately we're not 100% sure if they'll let us ship these things to the other locations right now, but if that changes we'll let you know. Sorry.

Something that’s also of interest to us is the general working conditions of the mines in Cadens. We have a few ideas for basic improvements and increased safety, but any work we do will require the removal of outdated equipment. Unsurprisingly, the government is not necessarily keen on funding such an endeavor.

So what we're hoping for are volunteers in Cadens who are willing to do some heavy lifting with us to get the dangerous old machinery out of there. It is a volunteer situation although we'd be happy to make you something in thanks.

If there is interest, Jayce and I plan to extend an invitation to our domain, to exchange notes. A meeting of the minds, of sorts, for those of us who are more scientifically-inclined.

We'd really love to pick the minds of fellow scientists, inventors, or tech experts from all locations.

Thank you for your time!
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tobeclosetohim: (Bar Girl)

[personal profile] tobeclosetohim 2022-08-18 04:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Huh. ]

Those both definitely sound interesting.

How collapsible is collapsible? Like does it fit inside a pocket? A hand?
hextechhead: (thoughtful smile)

[personal profile] hextechhead 2022-08-18 06:08 pm (UTC)(link)
As Viktor said, I'd be happy to show you.
righteously: (¹⁵ Wɪᴛʜ sᴏᴍᴇ ɪᴛ's ᴊᴜsᴛ ᴀs ᴡᴇʟʟ)

[personal profile] righteously 2022-08-18 08:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Would you believe she isn't the first friend I've had show up here?

But yeah, you're not wrong, you wouldn't even believe how glad I am to see her. Selfish as hell on my part, but it is what it is.
tobeclosetohim: (it's not simple to say)

[personal profile] tobeclosetohim 2022-08-18 08:32 pm (UTC)(link)
I would very much like that.

When are you available?
hextechhead: (Default)

[personal profile] hextechhead 2022-08-18 08:46 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd be happy to. I don't know if I'd say mastering, but I've been working on elemental spells and enchantments. To really get good at a type of magic you have to focus most of your time and energy on it, which I've done, but there's always a little extra time.

It's also really easy to practice on the Horizon. I did a lot of my meditating there.
warfed: (067)

[personal profile] warfed 2022-08-19 05:04 am (UTC)(link)
I am thinking pride is wise in this instance. Humility has its place, but you have been working hard at your trade, yes? Hard work is admirable, and talent is being admirable, as well.
warfed: (066)

[personal profile] warfed 2022-08-19 05:05 am (UTC)(link)
Perhaps in this, we should all be doing our best to be leading by example.
supersoldier: (148)

[personal profile] supersoldier 2022-08-19 11:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[No, that is a rather easy implication to see hanging in the air.

Well, as needs must.]


All right. My sword is yours if you need it.

[Especially if it's a shiny, brand new blade he gets to freshly wield.]
supersoldier: (125)

[personal profile] supersoldier 2022-08-19 11:29 pm (UTC)(link)
And do you feel as though your practice in the Horizon was critical to your learning?
monomachy: wondie @ dw (uprising)

[personal profile] monomachy 2022-08-20 11:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Dangerous is dangerous. They should have done something about it before.
hextechhead: (pic#15552386)

[personal profile] hextechhead 2022-08-21 12:14 am (UTC)(link)
Come by tomorrow, it's at [address].
hextechhead: (handsome)

[personal profile] hextechhead 2022-08-21 12:19 am (UTC)(link)
I think it was critical to me to strengthen my abilities, yes. It could also be that it's very calming in there to focus, but regardless, I'm glad I do it.
hextechhead: (very serious very mature)

[personal profile] hextechhead 2022-08-21 12:21 am (UTC)(link)
This is actually the trade my family is in, we're toolmakers. I learned at a young age how to make things in a forge. It's been nice getting back to it.
hextechhead: (talking to side)

[personal profile] hextechhead 2022-08-21 12:23 am (UTC)(link)
I get it. Before I knew Viktor was here, I was (ridiculously) hoping to find the spell that brought us here to try and send myself back. Maybe it was selfish that I was so relieved to see him, but at least it stopped me from recklessly looking for an advanced magical spell.
hextechhead: (serious simple)

[personal profile] hextechhead 2022-08-21 12:24 am (UTC)(link)
I agree, that's why we're doing it ASAP. It's frustrating, I know. The next step is to try and come up with better tools for them that they'll actually allow us to make. Working within the system can be a headache.
tobeclosetohim: (and later back to better)

[personal profile] tobeclosetohim 2022-08-21 12:29 am (UTC)(link)
See you bright and early.

[ With that she gives a two-finger salute off one side of her forehead with, while he doesn't know it, the brightest smile she's given anyone since getting here. What, Jayce? You can't be surprised at this point. She poker-faced you to sass Dean, and started this whole thing with doing it to your husband business partner, and you've got the glimmer of the first promise of something for her that feels real since they pulled her up coughing and naked.

Weapons are definitely the way to this woman's heart.
She'll absolutely be there. Bright and early. ]
Edited 2022-08-21 00:43 (UTC)
assembles: down, unsure, uniform (his hair looks so damn good)

[personal profile] assembles 2022-08-22 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
So am I. It's helpful to have at least one good source of information within the ranks.
supersoldier: (212)

[personal profile] supersoldier 2022-08-22 12:40 am (UTC)(link)
I see.

I'll keep it in mind, then, the next time I visit my domain. I already use it as a training facility.
monomachy: wondie @ dw (underdog)

[personal profile] monomachy 2022-08-22 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
If the system does not work for the people, you should not have to work within it.

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