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[ the video starts abruptly on the exasperated face of a man in his mid-twenties. ]

Okay, so, look: I hate to make an introduction here by going "hey, I'm Axton, I need some help," but.

[ he pans the camera over to an enormous sabre turret that seems to be somehow droopy on one side. there's part of a panel missing, and a person with a keen eye might notice that some of the metal is actually slightly warped.

axton will sigh from behind his phone. ]

If anyone has some usable tools, or is just some kind of like - mechanical genius, I'm willing to work out some kinda deal. I just can't leave her looking like this, guys: it's breaking my heart.

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I'm no engineer, but if you can tell me what parts you'd need, I can check my list of supply drops.

[a pause]

Do you have the ammunition for a weapon like that?

Not really sure what I'll need just let, but I can let you know. [ when it comes to basic maintenance, he's good, but as far as a total repair? yeowch. ] And yeah. Can't say I'm swimming in surplus ammo, but I've got enough for now.

[Maketh just gives him a look] How many rounds does that thing fire per minute?

Am not a "mechanical genius", but have some tools and repair experience. Could probably help.

[Having the memories of various women, especially when one of them was an engineer, certainly has its advantages sometimes. Almost makes up for the identity issues she has.]

Oh... hey.

That's a Dahl model, isn't it?

I... hm. I'm not saying I'll help or anything (because you're an asshole) but I could probably help. I'd need to take a closer look though.

[ he just grins lopsidedly at her in return. ]

A ton. Why?

Yeah? You worked on anything like this before?

[ he's not trying to assess her credentials, considering he'll happily take whatever help he can get, here. he's just curious. ]

[ oh. uh. well.

this is a tricky situation.

if rhys really is willing to help, he doesn't want to make him change his mind by being too dubious. on the other hand, he doesn't want to just let the dude stroll over and sabotage his baby, okay. ]

What would you want for it?

Knowledge in weapons and how to repair them came with being in the military, including turrets. So yes, have worked on something like that.

[ajdfsjdsf why]

Do I have to explain the concept of rationing?

[Well, this puts him in an interesting position.]

Have you met Lilith yet?

I mean- not like, in general, but here in Murdercave.

You're welcome to, but I don't see the point. It's not like I've been using her. [ he hooks a thumb back at his turret. ] I just don't like to see her busted up like this.

[ he gives a quiet grunt of acknowledgment, pausing to consider that. ]

Huh. Neat. I was military, too.

Perhaps, but it's impractical given our current circumstances. Why not strip it for parts?

[ welp, that's not the direction he was expecting this conversation to take. ]

Yyyyes? Why?

[ and suddenly he is grim-faced. ]

Out of the question.

Alright.

I'll help fix your turret if you promise to stop her from murdering me if-slash-when she remembers that she hates Hyperion.

[What better to protect him from a vault hunter than another vault hunter, right?

Rhys conveniently leaves out the if-slash-when she-slash-you discovers that there's a Handsome Jack clone sitting in my cerebral cortex, but hey, as far as he's concerned, that shit is implied.]

[Maketh gives him that same unimpressed look.]

Why.

[ ... huh. yeah. he can see why that might end up being a problem for rhys. axton considers for a moment, weighing it out: is it worth helping out someone from hyperion in exchange for fixing his turret?

yes. definitely yes. ]

Okay. IF you fix her up.

Because she's had my back for years and I'm not gonna rip her to parts the moment she's having a little trouble.

It's a deal.

[And an unlikely ally, but he'll take what he can get right now.]

When do you want me to come over and take a look?

Uh. As soon as you can. I don't like to leave her feeling bad.

[Maketh doesn't bother hiding her confusion]

I don't understand. It's just a weapon.

You... know that it's a turret, right?

Not a human being?

Not capable of feelings?

[ he is making a face that seems to suggest that he cannot comprehend why she doesn't get it. ]

Some weapons are more than just weapons.

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