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[techmaturgy]

[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 We have a few ideas for basic improvements and increased safety, but any work we do will require the removal of outdated equipment.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!

Comments

[thunders]

WERE I NOT IN SOLVUNN, I WOULD GLADLY OFFER AID IN YOUR ENDEAVORS.

I HAVE SOME FRIENDS IN CADENS WHO MAY BE INTERESTED - PERHAPS YOU CAN SPEAK TO STEVE ROGERS?

[techmaturgy]

Oh, I know Steve. He already moves all of my boxes.

[thunders]

[thunders]

[thunders]

WELL IT'S GOOD TO SEE THAT HE'S MAKING FRIENDS. HAVE YOU KNOWN STEVE LONG?

[techmaturgy]

Only since his arrival. Are you a colleague of his?

[thunders]

YES, WE'RE TEAMMATES. WE'VE BEEN FRIENDS FOR MANY YEARS.

[techmaturgy]

Then you know Tony Stark and Sam Wilson as well.

[thunders]

CAPTAIN WILSON IS A GOOD MAN, BUT STEVE KNOWS HIM FAR BETTER THAN I.

I ALSO KNOW STARK, YES.

I AM THOR ODINSON. I MET JAYCE IN THE HORIZON - AND RIO AS WELL.

[techmaturgy]

[hm. noted.]

I hope they behaved. Both of them.

[hextechhead]

He's the one with the incredible hammer!

[techmaturgy]

Ah. The man with the incredible hammer. Why didn't you say so?

[hextechhead]

It's amazing, you have to meet him on the Horizon so he can show you.

[thunders]

[ Thor sees the conversation down below but he's going to pretend he doesn't. Even he knows not to get involved in whatever is happening there. ]

OF COURSE. I BELIEVE RIO HAS NEVER DONE ANYTHING WRONG IN HER LIFE.

AND THOUGH I INTRUDED WITHOUT INVITATION, JAYCE WAS VERY GRACIOUS. IT SEEMS THE WORK YOU DO TOGETHER IS BRILLIANT — I AM NO SCIENTIST OR INVENTOR, BUT I WOULD HEAR OF IT SOMETIME WHEN YOU ARE NOT SO BUSY.

I HAVE SOME RUDIMENTARY KNOWLEDGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MAGIC THAT IS ADVANCED FOR MY UNIVERSE. PERHAPS YOU WILL BE ABLE TO FIND SOMETHING OF USE.

[techmaturgy]

Yes, that's correct.

[nothing wrong, ever, in her life]

If you have experience with magic and technology--more specifically the cooperation of the two--I think we'll have a lot to talk about.

[hextechhead]

Thank you, Thor, yes I was hoping to get Steve's help, although Viktor is more likely to taunt him with box talk so he'll handle it.

[thunders]

DO YOU ALSO... MOVE BOXES FOR VIKTOR?

[hextechhead]

I'm his boyfriend. He really means actual boxes.

[techmaturgy]

Yes. Literal boxes. What did you think I meant?

[hextechhead]

[Jayce just shoots a look at him.]

[thunders]

YES THAT IS WHAT I UNDERSTOOD.

[hextechhead]

[If he could shoot you a look too, he would, Thor!]

We also work with Tony Stark, you must know him too.

[thunders]

[ Thor feels it all the way in Solvunn. ]

INDEED, I DO. I HAVE KNOWN HIM FOR AS LONG AS I HAVE KNOWN STEVE. I SHOULD HAVE GUESSED THAT YOU WOULD FIND EACH OTHER.

HE IS ONE OF THE MOST BRILLIANT MEN I KNOW, AND ONE OF THE MOST DETERMINED. YOU COULD NOT ASK FOR A BETTER PARTNER — EVEN ON THE DAYS WHEN YOU WANT TO.

[hextechhead]

He will be selling some of his own things at the store too, he's been helping us out by talking to the merchants for potential partnerships. I normally am good at doing the PR, but it's a weight off when someone else is better at it.

[ Jayce is extroverted and charming, but he is also very, very busy. ]

Does he give you random nicknames too though? It's so confusing, I don't understand any of them.

[thunders]

I AM GLAD TO HEAR THAT HE'S BEEN OF AID TO YOU.

[ Ah, the nicknames. ]

NEITHER DO I. WHEN HE EXPLAINS, THAT JUST MAKES IT WORSE. I SUPPOSE THEY MAKE SOME KIND OF SENSE TO THE PEOPLE OF EARTH AND THAT'S GOOD ENOUGH FOR HIM.