Well, you said you're fighting the monsters not creating them. We're square for now. So, don't mind if I toss out the offer for some modding, grenades, and ammo? Hobby, not full time. Other than that, be seeing you around? :)
[The compliment, even with the nickname attached, brings a genuine smile to Spy's face. He always figured Engie as hard to impress, so there's a special satisfaction in how he takes a bigger drink. He hums quietly at the suggestion to sell.]
I was, yes. If others are as much of a fan as you, I suppose I'll have to come up with a name.
Hoss, I've been to a whole lotta Texas vineyards. I got my predilections, but I can be as picky about grapes as the next wine snob. It's good.
[It's true. Engineer's hard to genuinely impress. Color him impressed anyway, especially with a compliment like that.
The merc leans back against the couch and holds the glass on his knee. He likes that smile on Spy's face, too, and winds up watched it for a lot longer than he realizes.]
Point bein', others are gonna like it. Got a name in mind yet?
That's right. To keep the table warm, there's also a heater under it.
I've made one at home with items I've found in this world, but I'm pretty sure it's a fire hazard and after seeing your pumpkins and your other inventions I thought it might be best I ask for your help.
That or you could probably install a cool laser on it.
[Teenagers + Engineer's willingness to build literally anything is a dangerous combination already.]
Hah. Alright, alright. We can get it up off the floor. Imagine some floating cushions won't do it no harm, either.
If you want something futuristic-looking, design can help just as much as the function. Some of that glowy neon stuff I've seen on clothes here could work on a blanket. Maybe some kind of LED for the tabletop, too... could probably make the whole dang thing computer functional.
Maybe if you can teach me I can make unique ones for each of my friends. I have someone who is an artist who might enjoy a kotatsu that opens up into an art studio.
Sorry getting a little ahead of myself.
Let me know when you want me to come over. I could help out in your other projects too to make up for it.
Don't count your chickens just yet, son. Feel free to drop by anytime next week. I just been drawing up new prosthetics for myself in between jobs. Fairly free.
[It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...well neon not!Christmas, but there's snow and usually this is about when celebrations are to be had.
Ren needs to be prepared. But he needs a proper teacher.]
Senpai. [After Project:Laser Kotatsu 1988, Ren will not call him anything else.] I was wondering if you were better with forging weapons or working with guns.
[Umm...]
I have a few friends I would like to make special weapons for.
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