Nakajima Robotics - Employee Lounge
This room is where the employees of Nakajima Robotics go for a break.
Various pieces of furniture sit around the room, and the air smells slightly
of cigarette smoke. A small black and white television gives a play-by-play
description of some soccer game. A wooden door provides an exit on the
northeast wall.

(] Exits: ne [)
A large sofa with an ugly pattern sits on the far wall.
(Glowing) A television set sits here, casting shadows.
(Charmed) A friendly spotted frog sits here.
Demeter is here.
Kolem is here.
Cedeno is sitting on a hideous plaid sofa.
Armandine is here.
An old and well-loved vending machine stands in the corner, offering beverages.
A Magical, Flying Swordfish grins broadly at you with a fishy face.

Kolem looks over by the vending machine, as he slides another logbook entry into his shell. Well, if nothing else, it wasn't boring with these guys.

Nothing good is on TV.
Armandine looks at a television.

Kolem says 'How's the little guy doing?'
Kolem looks at you.

Armandine says ' Still sleeping, looks like'

Enrique Banderas has just scored another goal. It keeps happening.

Kolem heads over to the little thrashed-up robot and nudges him. Out like a log...

Armandine says ' Hmm well lets see if someone around here can help him out.'

Armandine nods.

Kolem says 'We got some leads when we bothered the weirdo with the bizzare hair, which is why we're here. I wonder who's in charge?'

Armandine says ' Doesn't look like there is anyone in here'

Raucous cheering comes from the TV. The game is finally over. Two middle-aged commentators discuss Enrique Banderas's footwear.

Armandine says ' But we pased some important lookin' fellas on the way in, Kupo.'

Demeter has arrived from the northeast.

Demeter scowls around suspiciously before noticing that these people might not be employees, as one may expect to be in THIS particular lounge.

Demeter sits on a hideous plaid sofa.

Demeter peers at Cedeno quizzically.

Demeter says 'What are we watching?'

Cedeno shrugs helplessly.

Demeter looks at you.

Kolem nudges the little robot again.

Demeter says 'And what is that doing there?'

Cedeno shrugs helplessly.

Kolem says 'We're trying to sort out who built this little guy.'

Armandine says ' Show some respect! That is the great prophet Drinkmath!'

Armandine nods.

Kolem says '...'

Cedeno rolls his eyes.

Kolem says '..well, I am.'

The commentators' footwear discussion has turned into a fistfight. Cut to commercial.

Demeter says 'Prophet?'

Demeter says 'And THIS is its fate?'

Armandine nods in agreement to Demeter.

Armandine says ' It is a test of faith.'

Demeter says 'Have you tried speaking with Dr.Light?'

Armandine sighs.

Demeter says 'I'm sure hes busy but...'

Kolem says 'We went there yesterday.'

Armandine nods.

Armandine says ' Yes and they were acting VERY suspiciously.'

Kolem says '...Wily, maybe. Light was acting.. what's the word for it--'

Kolem says 'Oblivious?'

Armandine says ' They are probably tied up in all sorts of shenanigans.'

Armandine shrugs at Kolem. "I suppose. Kupo."

Kolem sighs.

Armandine looks all around.

Demeter says 'Its a safe bet.'

Armandine says ' I'm going to go see if I can't find anyone to come in here and take a look at him.'

Kolem says 'I don't know if this little guy's ever going to wake up, or if I'm gonna have to lug him around for the rest of my life. At least we got the shot glass soldiered to his hand off.'

Armandine leaves ne.

Armandine has arrived from the ne.

Armandine nods.

Kolem says 'what, you got somebody?'

Armandine says ' There's two engineers that looks pretty handy'

Kolem says 'Right. Enough of this laying abo--'

Armandine says ' They might be able to help'

Demeter says 'It looks poorly built. Might be an outdated modle.'

Kolem grunts as he tries to haul Imbibobot over his shell in a completely undignified manner.

Armandine utters the words, 'Restore Movement'.
Kolem looks fully refreshed!

Demeter looks at Kolem.

Kolem says '--out. Ow. Egh... either he's getting lighter, or I'm getting used to this...'

Cedeno says 'Heh.'

Demeter says 'Is that your sidekick or somthing?'

Armandine agrees with Demeter.

Imbibobot is picked up.

Armandine says ' You couldn't ask for a better sidekick than Kolem! Kupo.'

Kolem says '...I'm just a stray guy who wants to see this poor little guy fixed up.'

Kolem says '...honestly, booze and robots? Who thought that was a good idea...'

Armandine says ' Well lets go~!'

Armandine cartwheels out of the room.
Armandine leaves ne.

Nakajima Robotics - Factory Floor
Robots in various stages of completion lie in this area, occasionally
with a man in blue coveralls working on them. The robots are made in
seperate parts, with all parts assembled together as the last step in the
process. A metal stairway at the north side of the room leads to a large
raised metal platform over a conveyor belt to the west. The exit is to the
south. There is a bulletin posted here.

(] Exits: south west [)
An engineer in a blue coverall assembles components here.

Kolem stumbles into the room, looking all nice and... overloaded with a drunken robot.

Armandine says ' This guy seemed to be a little less busy.'

Armandine greets a Nakajima Robotics engineer warmly.

Armandine says ' Hello there my good Koopa!'

Cedeno has arrived from the west.

Armandine says ' A moment of your time?'

Demeter says 'I have to say. I'm interested in the fact that a heap of metal has drawn this many people together..'

Demeter looks at herself.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Who you callin' a koopa?'

Demeter says 'Including myself.'

Kolem looks at a Nakajima Robotics engineer.

Armandine says ' Oh, terribly sorry sir! '

Cedeno snickers softly.

Armandine says ' You are clearly a... engineer!'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'It's *turtle!*'

Armandine says ' yes forgive my attrocious manners'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'No respect. Not even with the mustache.'

Kolem says '...Turtle, right. Right. Turtle. Right... Hey, Mister Turtle.'

Kolem wobbles a bit in the knees.

Armandine says ' I recently bumped my head on a door, you will have to excuse me.'

Demeter looks at a Nakajima Robotics engineer.

Dusk arrives from the south with his usual sinister look, tucking his notepad away and muttering softly, "Deceive me why you can, doctor..soon enough the very concept will be beneath me."

Cedeno blinks at Dusk in confusion.

Dusk says 'Oh hey, guys! Any luck here?'

Dusk smiles happily.

Armandine says ' Anywhooooo, we were wondering if you could help us out with our friend here.'

Demeter looks at Dusk.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Oh, fine, that's alright.'

Armandine motions towards Imbibobot. Kupo.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'That guy?'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer looks at you.

Armandine agrees with a Nakajima Robotics engineer.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Yeah, he's broken alright.'

Kolem wobbles a little more, and delicately and with the supremest type of delicacy dumps him onto the floor.

Imbibobot is ceremoniously dumped.

Kolem says 'Yeah, we gathered that much.'

Armandine says ' That seems to be the general consenus.'

Armandine says ' We were wondering if there was anything you could DO for him though.'

Dusk says 'But faith and alcohol have brought us to you, good sir! Could you spare a hand and bring him buzz once more?'

Armandine agrees with Dusk.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Eh. Maybe.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'I've never seen a robot quite like this.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'For one thing, he's absolutely filthy and you should be ashamed.'

Demeter giggles.

Kolem says 'Don't blame me, he was like that when I found him! Or he found me. Or... whichever.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'And another thing, he doesn't look like a standard design. Where's the access panel, for example?'

Kolem says 'Left hand.'

Armandine nods.

Dusk says 'He is unique, a prophet! Appearances are of little consequence.'

Demeter peers at Dusk quizzically.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'The hell? Oh, good eye.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer peers at Imbibobot's hand.

Kolem says 'Someone had welded a shot glass over it, but you can open it if you want...'

Kolem says '...don't ask, I don't know either.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Huh. Weird story.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Well, hate to say it, but I'm not running a charity over here. I've got other stuff to do.'

Dusk says 'Terrible, horrible welding at that.'

Armandine says ' How much booze will it cost to fix him?'

Demeter leans in close to Kolem who seems to be the only sane individual around. Demeter whispers to him as she gestures to everyone els. "Dont they worry at all?"

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Even if it wasn't on company time.'

Demeter says 'Booze?'

Demeter says 'Thats not currency, I'm afraid.'

Armandine frowns at what Demeter did.

Armandine says ' It doesn't hurt to ask!'

Armandine says ' Most engineers I know gladly accept booze as currency!'

Armandine shrugs helplessly.

Demeter checks her pouch by bouncing the bottom and it seems a little light.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Sounds like you know some real screwball engineers!'

Kolem gives her a sad look, and shrugs. "What kind of cash would it take?"

Demeter looks at a Nakajima Robotics engineer.

Kolem says '...I could pay you in fresh-spooled bequerel copper wiring, or provide other materials...'

Armandine drinks water from an LA Funk Canteen.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer thinks, 'Hmmmm.'

Demeter says 'I dont have much to offer, save a few blue rupees.'

Cedeno says 'I have lemonade...'

Cedeno says 'And some actual money.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Maybe we can strike up a deal. Strictly under the table, of course.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Let's talk in the lounge.'

Demeter says 'Thats more like it.'

Cedeno nods.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer leaves west.

Nakajima Robotics - Employee Lounge
This room is where the employees of Nakajima Robotics go for a break.
Various pieces of furniture sit around the room, and the air smells slightly
of cigarette smoke. A small black and white television gives a play-by-play
description of some soccer game. A wooden door provides an exit on the
northeast wall.

(] Exits: ne [)
A large sofa with an ugly pattern sits on the far wall.
(Glowing) A television set sits here, casting shadows.
An engineer in a blue coverall assembles components here.
An old and well-loved vending machine stands in the corner, offering beverages.
A Magical, Flying Swordfish grins broadly at you with a fishy face.

A shover robot shoves Imbibobot into the lounge from the factory floor.

Dusk says 'How convenient! We should try to get one of those too.'

Dusk nudges Kolem.

Kolem grumbles something about wrath of the gods and the fleas of a thousand camels.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Alright. Let's talk work per diem.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'First, diagnostics. I'll open him up and check for a problem.'

Armandine nods in agreement to a Nakajima Robotics engineer.

Demeter folds her hands on her lap trying not to giggle.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'You got a spool of copper? You got some sweet, sweet lemonade?'

Cedeno nods.

Cedeno looks at an LA Funk Canteen in his inventory.

Demeter says 'And I have a few-'

Demeter covers her mouth.

Armandine looks at a deluxe liquid bandage in his inventory.

Kolem rummages through a small sack. Mithril? Nope...

Armandine says ' i've got some sealant if you need it'

Armandine gets a Cigarette from a faberge box, covered by a bejeweled lid.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'A few? A few what?'

Kolem unfolds the bag a little. Lantern Rock. Shards of obsidian. some funky rock that glowed every color of the rainbow. Who was this guy?...

Demeter gasps in astonishment.

Demeter says 'You got me.'

Demeter says 'A rupee or two?'

Demeter sinks in her seat.

Dusk says 'If this negotiation doesn't go anywhere, I do believe I have a solution.'

Dusk grins evilly.

Kolem says '...You might be able to get something for this.'

Kolem gives Iktoa Mithril to a Nakajima Robotics engineer.

Cedeno blinks in utter disbelief.

Kolem says 'I'm not much of a mineralogist, but this stuff might be useful, right?'

Armandine gasps in astonishment.

Demeter uses a Rare Ores Grab Bag.
Demeter gets Magicant Rock.
Demeter uses a Rare Ores Grab Bag.
Demeter gets Iktoa Mithril.
Demeter uses a Rare Ores Grab Bag.
Demeter gets Lasacul Alloy.
A Rare Ores Grab Bag has been used up.

Armandine says ' it is definitly shiny!'

Demeter puts Lasacul Alloy on a floating disc.

Kolem looks at the turtle expectantly.

Demeter says 'Instead of the rupees. I give you mithril and we can call it even, Mr.*Turtle*?'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer nods.

Demeter gives Iktoa Mithril to a Nakajima Robotics engineer.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Mithril for the diagnostic. That's fair.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Alright. Let's get to work!'

Demeter emits an unrivaled cheer! Woo!

Dusk says 'Splendid!'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer whips out a multimeter and an assortment of electronics equipment.

Armandine says ' Good luck!'

Armandine watches closely over shoulder.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer attaches a multimeter probe to either of Imbibobot's shoulders.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer powers up the multimeter and adjusts some dials.

Demeter says 'This is exciting!'

Cedeno nods.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Unless this guy runs on half a volt, he's not powered. I'd say that's your first problem.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'No one forgot to charge his battery, right?'

Dusk sits down and thinks deeply.

Demeter peers intently about the area, looking for thieves no doubt.

Armandine tilts his head. Kupo?

Kolem says 'I haven't seen him charged since I met him.'

Cedeno says 'Alright let's try to find a big electrical outlet and charge this hunk of lead.'

Kolem says 'How exactly would we do that?'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer shrugs helplessly.

Demeter says 'I know where a power plant is.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'It's a long shot. Most robots this size don't have standard batteries.'

Demeter says 'From there I dont know what to do.'

Kolem says 'Egh. All right, keep going.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Waitaminnit. Lemme try some other connections.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer detaches the multimeter probes.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer opens up Imbibobot's access panel and attaches them both in there.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer adjusts some dials again.

Armandine watches closer!

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Alright, now we're talking.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer thinks, 'Hmmmm.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer detaches one of the probes and reattaches it to Imbibobot's shoulder.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer goes back to the dials.

Demeter says 'We can rebuild him. Make him faster. Stronger. More battery effecient!'

Demeter giggles slightly.

Armandine scratches his head in confusion.

Cedeno snickers softly.

Kolem says 'Uh huh.'

Kolem folds his arms, tilting his head.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'I get a strong voltage when both leads are connected to the access panel, but not if a lead if connected anywhere else.'

Kolem says '....Which means... the circuit is in his arm, right?'

Kolem looks at you.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'My diagnosis is he's partially shorting out somewhere.'

Kolem says '...Hey, this is just a wild hunch, uh, but.. could you take a look at the bottle opener?'

Armandine says ' Uh. Yes. Clearly. That thing you just said mus be what is happening.'

Armandine pretends to understand.

Demeter says 'Maybe all the drinking he and his followers did corroded his wires?'

Demeter scowls at everyone.

Armandine says ' Well that is just nonsense.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'The bottle opener? Yeah, sure.'

Demeter giggles.

Kolem says 'We found the shot glass soldiered onto his other hand, over the panel. Did someone want this guy not working?'

Dusk says 'Or perhaps it was an act of fate, that which has brought this flock together to further understand the joys of Alcoholism!'

Dusk mutters softly, "Or perhaps the worst setback my research has ever had."

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Wait, what? Why'd you solder a shot glass to his hand?'

Kolem says 'I didn't. I'm telling you, I found the guy like this.'

Demeter coughs. "Craz-" Demeter coughs agian. "-eee" and Demeter coughs yet agian.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Fine, fine. It's a bad idea, anyway.'

Armandine says ' Everyone keeps mentioning that.'

The wind kicks up as the airship pulls into the station.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'So how 'bout this bottle opener? I can take it off, but you're probably not getting it back on.'

Kolem says '...you know what? That's probably for the best.'

Demeter says 'Do it. Its for the greater good, I'm sure.'

Demeter shrugs helplessly.

Armandine looks at you.

Kolem says 'If he had it, he'd just use it to try and drink more vodka.'

The shadow of an airship briefly passes over you.

Dusk says 'Ah, good thinking! One must make a sacrifice to achieve something greater.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Alright then. This is a job for my handy dandy crowbar.'

Armandine says (OOC) 'does imbibobot have hands?'

Kolem blinks, thinking, and remembers last time...

A Nakajima Robotics engineer pulls a three foot long crowbar out from under his shell.

...and heads over to crouch behind the sofa. Fool Kolem once, shame on you...

A Nakajima Robotics engineer stands over Imbibobot and wedges the crowbar between the bottle opener and Imbibobot's arm.

Demeter watches Kolem duck behind a couch.

Armandine gets ready to deflect any flying bottle openers.

Kolem peeks over it carefully.

Demeter says 'Is there an explosion or something I would watch out for?'

Demeter peers intently about the area, looking for thieves no doubt.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Probably! Let's find out!'

Demeter says 'WAIT!'

Kolem says 'There's more room back here, if you want.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer pushes down with all his might on the crowbar!

Armandine says ' O no no no. nothing like that.'

Demeter says 'I'm fragile!'

Armandine says ' but you may want to take a step back or two'

Armandine says ' For no reason'

Crrrrrch... PING!

Demeter gets behind the couch with Kolem.

The bottle opener goes flying!

Demeter peeks her head out.
Kolem peeks his head out.

The bottle opener zooms right towards the sofa!

Demeter gasps in astonishment.

Kolem promptly ducks and covers.

Demeter ducks behind the couch agian.

*FOOM* is the sound of the bottle opener tearing a hole in the sofa and getting stuck inside!

Kolem says '...I knew it.'

Cedeno blinks in utter disbelief.

Armandine says ' Wow. nice shot'

Demeter stands up.

Kolem says 'What kind of crazy, mixed up--'

Demeter pats herself.

Demeter says 'Yep.'

Kolem dusts his shell off.

Demeter says 'Still alive.'

Cedeno says 'We have got to STOP PRYING THINGS OFF OF HIM.'

Armandine heads over to the couch.

Kolem says '..What's the word, doc? How's his hand?'

Demeter walks around the couch.

Kolem looks over at Imbibobot.

Armandine starts digging around for the bottle opener.

Demeter sits on a hideous plaid sofa.

Kolem looks at you.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer looks at Imbibobot's arm where the bottle opener used to be.

Demeter gasps as she realizes what Armandine did.

Armandine says ' Careful where you sit. Kupo.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Meh. Just an arm. I guess it's cleaner than the rest of him, seeing as it couldn't get all muddy.'

Kolem says 'Nothing, huh?'

Demeter jumps feeling something under her and backs away from the couch.

Kolem circles the sofa, and cranes his neck.

Kolem says 'Still no idea who made him, though... rats...'

Armandine says ' Ah, found it!'

Kolem looks at Armandine.

Demeter says 'Is the couch clear now?'

Armandine looks at a bottle opener in his inventory.

Armandine nods.

Demeter nods.

Demeter sits on a hideous plaid sofa.

Demeter shakes her head.

Kolem walks over and peers over Imbibobot.

Kolem looks at you.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Gonna have to charge you guys for the couch, you know.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'How'd the bottle opener hold up?'

Kolem says '...Right. Right. Of course you are...'

Armandine says ' Seriously? It looks like an improvement.'

Kolem grumbles something.

Armandine looks at a hideous plaid sofa.

Cedeno chuckles politely.

Kolem looks at a hideous plaid sofa.

Cedeno looks at a hideous plaid sofa.

Armandine says ' The bottle opener seems ok. Pretty sturdy lil thing.'

Dusk whips out his notepad and begins sketching the bottle opener.

Dusk looks at a hideous plaid sofa.

Kolem says 'Mmmgh. Poor little 'bot. Man, if the reploids saw this, they'd be furious...'

Armandine tilts his head. Kupo?

Kolem says 'Can you sort out anything else wrong with him?'


Cedeno looks at a hideous plaid sofa.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Of course I can! We'll need to open him up and check component by component to see where the voltage drop is.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'This is, naturally, going to be expensive.'

Kolem says '...Naturally.'

Demeter smacks her face down into her palms.

Kolem contemplates for a moment.

Demeter says 'How much?'

Armandine says ' i thought we already paid for that'

Kolem says '...How long have you worked here, by the way?'

Dusk says 'I suppose it's my turn to negotiate.'

Dusk grins evilly.

Dusk closes his notepad and puts it away.

Demeter says 'With beer?'

Demeter throws back her head and cackles with insane glee!

Demeter says 'Ya know...'

Demeter says 'I kinda like you guys.'

Dusk says 'What better price is there to pay..than with our very lives?'

Cedeno blinks at Dusk in confusion.

Demeter taps a red Jumi core under her cloths.

Demeter says 'Rrrright.'

Cedeno says 'Yyyyeeeeeeaaaaaano.'

Dusk says 'As I look up high and give ye five Bucks, I take into ye drinks into myself.'

Demeter blinks at Dusk in confusion.

Demeter laughs at Dusk mercilessly.

Dusk says 'And with ye drinks, I find peace in a higher plane.'

Dusk stops using the Pumpkin Badge.
Dusk holds a Blackout Shards bomb in his hand.

Dusk says 'And through death, I am set free.'

Dusk says 'So you see, Mr. Turtle...we have nothing to lose.'

Kolem says 'Whoa! Whoa, whoa. Easy! Easy, there. Eaasssy.'

Dusk grins evilly.

Kolem says 'Let's not lose our cool! Or... uh... our lives...'

Armandine scratches his head in confusion.

Armandine says ' What are you even talking about?'

Kolem says 'You'll have to forgive my friend, she's very...'

Kolem says 'EAGER...'

Kolem says 'to get our little buddy back on their feet, y'know?'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Your lives, huh? You saying you want to work for Nakajima?'

Demeter pats a Nakajima Robotics engineer on its back.

Demeter says 'There, there.'

Demeter says 'It cant be SO bad.'

Kolem looks at Dusk.

Dusk scratches his head in confusion.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Working at Nakajima? You kidding? It's leagues better than working for the other roboticists in town.'

Kolem says 'Really! Are they rough on their employees?'

Armandine says ' Hmm. I'll have to pass, I already have a job.'

Dusk blinks in utter disbelief.

Kolem says 'I got the feeling wily was... interesting.. to work under...'

Kolem coughs.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Not so much. There's just no talent at the guild, and Light couldn't run a business to save his life.'

Cedeno chuckles politely.

Dusk stares at the bomb.

Kolem says 'Well, neither of those groups recognized our little friend, so, um...'

Kolem says '...that leaves Nakijama, or... well, you know.'

Kolem says 'The "Other" guys.'

Demeter says 'Simmer down there, Alcy.'

Armandine scratches his head in confusion.

Demeter says 'One explosion is enough for a day.'

Kolem says 'And nobody wants to see them involved, right?'


Dusk sighs.

Dusk stops using a Blackout Shards bomb.

Demeter stands up.

Demeter pats Dusk on his back.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'What? You want their business? Be my guest.'

Demeter says 'NO!'

Kolem convulses as it shudders in disgust.

Kolem looks at you.

Kolem says '.... A couple bucks, huh.'

Kolem paces back and forth.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'My diagnosis is that there's a conspicuous voltage leak.'

Cedeno says 'He leaks? Gross.'

Kolem says '...I can pay it, but I'll need to stop by the bank. I can at the very least chip in.'

Kolem says 'But throw in a cleaning.'

Kolem says '...or a cleaning kit.'

Kolem wrinkles his nose.

Kolem says 'Mana Goddess knows he needs it.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Fair enough. We've got a hose around here somewhere.'

Armandine says ' I'd love to chip in as well but i'm afraid my bank account is looking pretty grim at the moment.'

Kolem says 'I'm not paying in advance, though...'

Demeter pats Kolem on its back.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Oh really, now?'

Demeter blinks in utter disbelief.

Cedeno says 'Ya rly.'

Demeter says 'Half down?'

Kolem says 'Heck no. Five thousand gold is enough to make my back ache more than this little guy does.'

Kolem says 'No one carries that much at one go if they like their knees.'

Armandine says ' We could come back tomorrow and you could pretend to not know us.'

Armandine says ' The whole deal is "under the table" after all'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer thinks, 'Hmmmm.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Alright. I like the half down plan.'

Kolem says '...How long have you worked here, again?'

Kolem looks at a Nakajima Robotics engineer.

Kolem says '...well, your business savvy is something else. Get to work, I'll be back in a minute.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'None of your business! Long enough to know when a customer's out of options.'

a firefly lamp, set within a delicate crystal rose goes out.

Dusk says 'Oh, there are still options...'

Kolem sighs.

Dusk grins evilly.

Demeter gets Lasacul Alloy from a floating disc.

Kolem says 'Bad! No blowing up the building!'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'And you, you are either exceedingly rich or exceedingly frightening.'

Demeter gives Lasacul Alloy to Kolem.

Kolem says 'We're a little of both.'

Kolem puts Lasacul Alloy in Banjo's Backpack.

Demeter says 'Thats some of my "pitching in".'

Demeter shrugs helplessly.

Kolem says 'Right.'

Kolem says '...You guys keep an eye on things here.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Listen, I know it's a hard sell.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Take your time and mull it over. Figure out what you want to do.'

Kolem says 'I'll just leave you all alone for a bit and walk out. I'm sure nothing will happen while I'm out. Certainly nothing regrettable.'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'I'll be here.'

Dusk grins evilly.

Armandine says ' Um before we make any huge payments'

Kolem says 'Yeeees?'

Kolem looks at Armandine.

Armandine says ' maybe we should TRY checking in with some more official channels'

Kolem says 'You know, you're right.'

Kolem says 'Like he said, he'll be here.'

Armandine nods.

Demeter says 'In that case.'

Demeter coughs loudly.

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'If you wanna! I didn't touch the bot, and I didn't even see him.'

Kolem gets Lasacul Alloy from Banjo's Backpack.

Kolem gives Lasacul Alloy to Demeter.

Demeter beams a smile at Kolem.

Demeter says 'Right.'

Demeter says 'Nothing happened here.'

Kolem says 'Never saw you. Nope.'

Kolem says 'Just us, and our friend--nngh'

A Nakajima Robotics engineer says 'Just a bunch of blind guys hanging out.'

Armandine shrugs helplessly.

Kolem tugs at Imbibobbot.

Kolem says '...the conversation piece....'

Kolem tugs again, grunting.

Imbibobot is tugged.

Kolem says '...who ...'

Kolem hoists him up. What is he, a packmule?!

Armandine says 'Shall we check in with the other engineer?'

Kolem says 'Right.'

Kolem leaves ne.