[video]

[riches]

[ Blueprints cover a table in the Avatar 2.0 household, sketches of what looks like a 1920's steampunk-esque car. To Asami, of course, it's the latest model. ]

I've been wondering how to help out around this place and I think I've got it. You could call me a sometime-engineer and these are drawings of a regular Satomobile, a race-car and a taxi-cab invented by my family. They're mostly doodled from memory, so please excuse any mistakes. It would really benefit the city to have a police cab around too, but I'm still working on the designs for that.

[ Turning the camera back to face her, she's shown to be prettily made-up as usual, this time with a red scarf whirled around her neck. ]

I'd love it if somebody wouldn't mind investing in the creation of these automobiles. On the other hand, I'm not going to delude myself. I need a job to afford kick-starting this sort of project ... something linking back to mechanics would be great, obviously. I guess you could call this a mini-showcase of what I can do. Oh! [ Snapping her fingers. ] As someone who's trained since she was a little girl, I can also teach self-defence classes to anyone who needs to brush-up on theirs.

Don't worry about a job being too difficult for me, I can handle myself.




[OOC: Action for housemates, if you're pottering around. C: ]

Comments

[video]

[candothat]

These are beautiful schematics! Drawn from memory? That is exceptional!

[Hi, Asami. Have an excited teenager with a comedically thick accent.]

I have never heard of a Satomobile, but then I am not so good with automotive history during the age of fossil fuels. They are fueled by gasoline, correct? Or did cars use a different form of energy prior to 1967? These schematics--these look older than my car, so maybe they operate differently. I would help, though, if I could. I have money.

[video]

[riches]

Hi! [ ffnjfgd that accent is so cute. Preening a little under the compliments. ] They run on gasoline, yes, I know Satomobiles inside and out if you have any other questions. I'm not sure when 1967 was, it's 170 ASC for me.

[ It's always interesting in hearing about cars from other worlds, feeling a little like there's a part of her home waiting wherever she goes. ]

It's nice to meet you, by the way. I'm Asami Sato.

[video]

[candothat]

A pleasure, Miss Sato. [No, it really is. Chekov never gets to talk about engineering with pretty girls.] I am Pavel Chekov, and I think that your calender must be very different from the one that is followed in my world, where it was 2258 CE--Common Era--when I left.

I would not know where to begin with questions, but perhaps if you saw the car that I have, you could tell me how it is similar to a Satomobile and how it is different? I am stupid about cars, Miss Sato, so I will apologize now for my ignorance. None of my engineering knowledge predates the twenty-third century, other than the most basic of things.

[video]

[riches]

You can call me Asami. It'll be for the best if you're going to let me root around in your engine.

[ That he puts himself down only makes her more eager to see how their technology differs, keen to find out where their combined knowledge could mesh. ]

There's nothing to apologise for, you're actually making my day.

[mortemscintilla]

Those are really impressive drawings. Especially if they're from memory.

...I have trouble remembering what I last ate for breakfast.

[riches]

People don't usually obsess over their breakfast, do they? I'd be pushed to be impressed if you had that talent under-way.

[mortemscintilla]

Some people do. To the point where they're first thought is what they'll have for breakfast.

[ blushblushblush ]

Your family invented those vintage cars?

[ They seem vintage to him. ]

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[zipperbent]

[stumbling into the kitchen, yaaaaaaaaaaaawning mightily. wave, wave.]

Hey, 'sami.

[he sits down heavily in a seat across from her at the table, attempting to transition from half-asleep to wide-awake. he doesn't notice the blueprints right away!]

[riches]

Hey, Bolin.

[ The sight of him makes her smile, a pat on his shoulder given as she rises to make a drink. ]

Want a cup of tea?

[zipperbent]

Teaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.

[He gives her a sappy smile which basically amounts to 'YES PLEASE.' and now he sees the blueprints. leaning so close to them his face is practically on top of 'em.]

Did you draw these?

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[boutant]

City Solutions had started car production. You'll want to try talking to Pepper Potts, since I believe she's in charge overall now.

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[riches]

City Solutions, huh ...

Thanks so much for the head's up, I'll get in contact with her as soon as I can. What's your name?

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[boutant]

No problem. We're a little shaken up since the previous owner left, but we've still got materials and employees.

Ariadne -- I'm the head of engineering over there right now.

[valentineluke]

I'd invest in a cab service and or hospital vehicles. Nothing for the Police Force, though.

[riches]

You don't think it's worth it? Security here could become a big issue if there's no law enforcement.

[valentineluke]

The the so called 'law enforcement' here is incompetent. Giving them automobiles is the equivalent of handing a loaded gun to a toddler.

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[uprouse]

Ah! Those look a lot like the old automobiles! Are you arranging a historical exhibit?

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[riches]

Afraid not! These are the real deal.

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[uprouse]

Eeeehhhh, the "real deal"...? In what sense? Will they be able to outrace superpowered beings after all?

[synanthrope]

I'm prepared to offer you a job.

[riches]

You are? That would be wonderful! What did you have in mind?

[synanthrope]

I need another mechanic.

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[sickbeat]

holy shit
im getting this weird feeling
and correct me if im wrong but it looks like you have a pretty good fucking memory
but thats just some wild and completely unqualified guess

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[riches]

I was there when the first schematics were drawn up, it's hard to forget something you've constantly been around your whole life.
Hi, Dave!
You're sounding extra sassy today.

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[sickbeat]

yo
i wasnt gonna tell you but all that sass is part of my ingenious plan to distract you while i meticulously copy down your schematics
so i can take over the world