[Well, with all things being good and gucci, Vash finally relaxes. Gnosis is a professional, at least as far as the Plant is concerned. He'll let the man do his work, watching with no small amount of fascination as the liquid metal pours into each hairline crack. The effect is almost beautiful, a level of elegance that Vash isn't so certain that he deserves.
Especially when he's just as liable to break it again.]
You done this before? Could have fooled me, if you hadn't -
[It's a very precise hand he's using to get the metal into that thin crack. Slow going. A drip, then wiping off the extra before it hardens. Dripping, cleaning off, rinse and repeat.]
I've had to repair hairline cracks in equipment before. In general, a metal chassis should be replaced if it's on something important — a robot, an Arts Unit, the works — but sometimes a complete replacement is impossible, and a quick fix will have better results. It would take me a number of weeks to completely replace your arm, and I'd need Add's assistance with recalibrating. This should be a sturdy enough fix.
[And there seems to be sentiment here, from what Gnosis has parsed, so he wouldn't dare say "hey a single crack means we gotta just rebuild the whole thing sorry". It still functioned with it. It's sturdier than he thinks it is.]
Granted, I've never fixed a prosthetic arm before, but the principles apply. Technology is something I understand.
You think it's worth looking into starting the replacement process?
[Make no mistake, it's not something he's eager for. But Vash has a tendency to break things, and it's only a matter of time before something goes awry and his arm gets worse. It would be better if the steps were in place to replace it as quickly as possible. He can function without it, certainly, but he'd rather not if given the option.]
It's important to me, I'm sure you've figured that out. [He winks at Gnosis. The man doesn't seem like the surface-level reading type. Doubtless, Mr. Edelweiss has read Vash for filth at this point.] So if I can swap it out and save it from being completely destroyed down the road, maybe that's for the best.
Though it might be a little weird, hanging the old one above the mantle afterward.
It wasn't difficult to. The way you talk about something as simple as an arm says that much, not to mention the way you spoke of the one person who might know how to fix it without this cobbled-together method I'm using currently.
Plus, you're the sentimental type. [wow.] I'll admit to not understanding many social cues, but that was easy enough to parse. That said, considering the importance, it may be worth looking into a total swap. Without that person here to perform complete repairs, you might not want to risk it. The decision is yours regardless.
[He's not going to take Vash's arm and run. He's simply here to fix things.]
...and I do think you should hang an arm above the mantle. It adds something a little unhinged to the decor.
I'll think about it. If it was something I was interested in, though, would you be the guy to go to? Or someone else?
[He wouldn't know where to begin, if it would be as simple as talking to Heimr for a favor, or if they'd have to put the pieces together themselves. If someone else had a better idea, though, he'd be all ears.
Cough cough, Gnosis...]
I'll keep the suggestion in mind. Hopefully Nick won't care too much. Might even match the cross.
I can build the arm, but you might want to see Add for more accurate calibrations. My medical knowledge is available, but it isn't quite as extensive as his. That said, he's adept with robotics, so I'm sure he could build you one as well.
[They're almost done now. Gnosis is on the last stretch of those cracks, steadily dripping that melted metal into it. Once they're at the end, he sits back and sets the utensils he's holding aside, only to grab Vash's arm and give it a good, thorough once-over just to make sure he didn't miss anything. The silver mixed in with that blue looks almost pretty to him, even though it certainly isn't hiding the damage that occurred.]
There. It's more of an art piece now, but it should be reinforced for the time being.
[Vash is just about to retract his arm when it's snatched up. He lets out a yelp, then a dissenting little huff. Otherwise, he lets Gnosis do the examining, mostly without complaint.
Mostly.]
Careful! I'm delicate!
[Once he's done, though... The arm is held aloft, Vash twisting his hand this way and that to catch the light. It's evident by his approving smile that the craftsmanship is well to his liking. It isn't the arm he grew up with, but that's what makes it all the better. It's a reflection of his journey so far.]
I like it. 'n' I'll keep your suggestion in mind. About you and Add, I mean.
I'm glad you don't find it unsightly. My artistic capacity is somewhat-limited, after all. [There is a very small smile on his lips.] You're free to go, then. Try not to get yourself into any trouble, alright?
Not unsightly at all. If anything, it's a new story to tell! Imagine all the new folks that come through, and I get to tell 'em about all of your work.
[He laughs for just a second, but seems to trail off just as quick. His face falls, as if an unpleasant thought had crossed his mind.]
Not that I want to see new people show up. You know what I mean though.
[Anyway, he's gathering himself up and pulling his jacket back on.]
Do I owe ya anything? Some shells? A snack? A drink?
Just getting to mess around with the technology is reward enough, really. I don't have need for shells or more liquor. Enciodes thinks I should stop for a while.
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Especially when he's just as liable to break it again.]
You done this before? Could have fooled me, if you hadn't -
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I've had to repair hairline cracks in equipment before. In general, a metal chassis should be replaced if it's on something important — a robot, an Arts Unit, the works — but sometimes a complete replacement is impossible, and a quick fix will have better results. It would take me a number of weeks to completely replace your arm, and I'd need Add's assistance with recalibrating. This should be a sturdy enough fix.
[And there seems to be sentiment here, from what Gnosis has parsed, so he wouldn't dare say "hey a single crack means we gotta just rebuild the whole thing sorry". It still functioned with it. It's sturdier than he thinks it is.]
Granted, I've never fixed a prosthetic arm before, but the principles apply. Technology is something I understand.
[Unlike people.]
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[Make no mistake, it's not something he's eager for. But Vash has a tendency to break things, and it's only a matter of time before something goes awry and his arm gets worse. It would be better if the steps were in place to replace it as quickly as possible. He can function without it, certainly, but he'd rather not if given the option.]
It's important to me, I'm sure you've figured that out. [He winks at Gnosis. The man doesn't seem like the surface-level reading type. Doubtless, Mr. Edelweiss has read Vash for filth at this point.] So if I can swap it out and save it from being completely destroyed down the road, maybe that's for the best.
Though it might be a little weird, hanging the old one above the mantle afterward.
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Plus, you're the sentimental type. [wow.] I'll admit to not understanding many social cues, but that was easy enough to parse. That said, considering the importance, it may be worth looking into a total swap. Without that person here to perform complete repairs, you might not want to risk it. The decision is yours regardless.
[He's not going to take Vash's arm and run. He's simply here to fix things.]
...and I do think you should hang an arm above the mantle. It adds something a little unhinged to the decor.
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[He wouldn't know where to begin, if it would be as simple as talking to Heimr for a favor, or if they'd have to put the pieces together themselves. If someone else had a better idea, though, he'd be all ears.
Cough cough, Gnosis...]
I'll keep the suggestion in mind. Hopefully Nick won't care too much. Might even match the cross.
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[They're almost done now. Gnosis is on the last stretch of those cracks, steadily dripping that melted metal into it. Once they're at the end, he sits back and sets the utensils he's holding aside, only to grab Vash's arm and give it a good, thorough once-over just to make sure he didn't miss anything. The silver mixed in with that blue looks almost pretty to him, even though it certainly isn't hiding the damage that occurred.]
There. It's more of an art piece now, but it should be reinforced for the time being.
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Mostly.]
Careful! I'm delicate!
[Once he's done, though... The arm is held aloft, Vash twisting his hand this way and that to catch the light. It's evident by his approving smile that the craftsmanship is well to his liking. It isn't the arm he grew up with, but that's what makes it all the better. It's a reflection of his journey so far.]
I like it. 'n' I'll keep your suggestion in mind. About you and Add, I mean.
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[Why doesn't he believe you.]
I'm glad you don't find it unsightly. My artistic capacity is somewhat-limited, after all. [There is a very small smile on his lips.] You're free to go, then. Try not to get yourself into any trouble, alright?
[looks to the future. haha..... ha]
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[He laughs for just a second, but seems to trail off just as quick. His face falls, as if an unpleasant thought had crossed his mind.]
Not that I want to see new people show up. You know what I mean though.
[Anyway, he's gathering himself up and pulling his jacket back on.]
Do I owe ya anything? Some shells? A snack? A drink?
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[YOU SPENT ALL MONTH DRUNK!!!]
Don't do anything on my behalf.