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[unknowable]

[It looks like Adam has taken one of the mopeds to pieces. There are engine bits carefully arranged around him, his hands still have traces of grease on them, and there are tools nearby. He generally doesn't use the network much, but - this seemed relevant.]

I guess these are the vehicles we were promised. They seem all right - probably won't go more than 25, but it's not like there's a real need for speed here. They run pretty well, though they're electric, so they'll need charging. And they're not too complicated, so if something breaks it should be easy to fix - I'd be fine showing anyone who wants to learn.

[He pauses for a moment, shrugs.]

Or doing it for you, I guess. But there's some... weird stuff.

[Adam picks up the carburetor, unscrews part of the covering, and pulls it off. Rather than what would be expected to be inside - normal moped parts, necessary to running it - out pops a spring-loaded, fake-looking snake, like something you'd hide in a can for a shitty prank.

Expecting this, Adam does not seem surprised, only vaguely tired and maybe a tiny bit amused.]

All the ones I looked at have something like this. They run fine, though.

[And, totally deadpan, as a service to those who might be unfamiliar with this kind of thing:]

They really shouldn't.

Comments

video;

[unknowable]

I've never ridden a horse, so we're even there. We'll just have to start with the basics. When are you free?

Re: video;

[pellameno]

Well if horses show up here I'll return the favor. I finish my clinic shift in an hour?

video;

[unknowable]

Great. I can meet you at the moped lot, if you know where that is - otherwise, I can head to the clinic.

Re: video;

[pellameno]

Hmm, I don't know where it is. If you wouldn't mind coming here that would probably be easier than giving me directions.

video;

[unknowable]

Sure. [He works at the clinic often, he definitely knows his way there.] An hour, you said? I'll be there.

[pellameno]

Thank you -- I'll see you soon.

[ And he'll be waiting outside after his shift, watching for Adam's approach. They've probably crossed paths before, with the frequency they're bot at the clinic, and he's wracking his mind trying to remember the other's name. ]

[unknowable]

[He recognizes Pell - they've spent enough time in the same general area for that. But that's about as much as he knows, and Adam was raised to be polite. So when he approaches, he smiles carefully and holds out his hand to shake.]

Adam Parrish.

[pellameno]

[ Pell takes the offered hand, smiling in relief that Adam introduced himself. ]

Pellaz Cevarro. Just Pell's fine. Thank you for coming here.

[unknowable]

Nice to actually meet you - I know we've seen each other around.

[But formal introductions are something else.]

It's a bit of a walk to the moped lot. Do you have anywhere else you need to be?

[pellameno]

Mm, I'm in the clinic most days. Are you a healer as well?

I don't have to be anywhere. Lead the way.

[unknowable]

Not a healer. More like a nurse, I guess - I can do first aid and help with more difficult things, and I keep stuff clean and organized.

[He starts walking, heading toward the moped lot. It is a ways.]

It would be more convenient to be able to heal, though.