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poly_chromatic2012-02-15 09:48 am
what_the_flux) wrote in poly_chromatic2012-02-15 09:48 am
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0.04 gigawatts ⇒ voice / action ⇒ [desert city]
[Hushed and awed, just above a whisper -]
Great scott.
[He trudges through the sand that has encroached on the floor of the building he's claimed as his workshop, one that had stood on the outskirts of the City. It's little more than a few half-standing walls now.]
One could hardly say there was a shortage of sand - a curious enough development, it seemed - but this is an extremely drastic and critical turn. Despite my limited experience in the City, I am forced to conclude that this is far more than a simple curse. My understanding is that the lengthy build-up towards this implies something of a far greater significance and a less fleeting nature.
[Then there's the rush of air that signifies a large, heavy sheet being lifted - off of the still-disabled DeLorean. Work's been done, though, and it doesn't have that far to go. There's an audible breath of relief as he finds it intact.]
In any case, these circumstances certainly warrant a bit of reprioritizing...
[ooc: As noted, this is open to action if desired! He's in the Desert City, so if you're in Glass, assume the appropriate distortion. Annnnnd I'm at work right now so tags will be slow/delayed.]
Great scott.
[He trudges through the sand that has encroached on the floor of the building he's claimed as his workshop, one that had stood on the outskirts of the City. It's little more than a few half-standing walls now.]
One could hardly say there was a shortage of sand - a curious enough development, it seemed - but this is an extremely drastic and critical turn. Despite my limited experience in the City, I am forced to conclude that this is far more than a simple curse. My understanding is that the lengthy build-up towards this implies something of a far greater significance and a less fleeting nature.
[Then there's the rush of air that signifies a large, heavy sheet being lifted - off of the still-disabled DeLorean. Work's been done, though, and it doesn't have that far to go. There's an audible breath of relief as he finds it intact.]
In any case, these circumstances certainly warrant a bit of reprioritizing...
[ooc: As noted, this is open to action if desired! He's in the Desert City, so if you're in Glass, assume the appropriate distortion. Annnnnd I'm at work right now so tags will be slow/delayed.]
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[ The way he says it - there's no sass at all. He glances around the room, checking for any supply closets. ]
You have any water stored around here?
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[And he points, towards what's still standing of a corner of the room, as he gathers up what tools he can and moves to the back of the car, to access the car's basic components which are nestled between the large, added, exhaust fins and below the Mr. Fusion.]
It's one of the final repairs. Body work was completed shortly after I arrived, the brake rotors have been changed out. I'll need to install the new shocks as well, of course, certainly if we're going to be traveling through a desert...
[After he trails off, the second question penetrates, and he glances up from the car as he answers it.]
I had some - it was recommended in the guide, to keep fresh water on hand. Advice which, I must say, I do not question the wisdom of now. Extra fuel, as well!
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Are you sure-
[ How do you say this without being insulting?! ]
- this car's going to withstand driving-- potentially long hours in the desert?
[ Maybe... he looks at the Doc, an entirely too-innocent expression on his features. ]
Could we skip ahead, maybe?
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I assure you, this vehicle can withstand far more than one would expect based on appearances alone. It won't be ideal, but it's certainly a better option than walking.
[Now with access to the engine, he's already setting about tinkering with it.]
As for jumping ahead, that hardly seems wise! If this is the structural integrity of the dimension collapsing, we may well jump ahead into nothingness and obliterate our own existences. A wiser option would be to jump back to learn if there was some way to prevent this from happening. Regardless, neither is a viable option, given the fact that several of the time circuits' boards need repair and replacement. We have neither the time nor the parts to complete those repairs - and obtaining the necessary parts now may be impossible.
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[ So that he doesn't sound like a complete idiot. ]
There's no telling whether the physics of this universe align with ours. Even if structural integrity isn't a issue, who's to say that the same calculations.... the same equations would apply to this universe. We can see the stars, but they're not stars.
[ Uh-oh, that's another problem. He finishes up with the fuel pump and walks over to the Doc. ]
Making it drive is the easy part.