id: viktor / text / warden filter

[grindset]

Hello.

Assuming I have used the filtering function correctly, if you are reading this, or otherwise interpreting this content by some alternative means, consider your opinion solicited in regards to the following:


1. The "Destroy-It! 4000" has been reassembled without incident, but remains necessarily out of service until its functionality can be tested safely.

Those of you who do not wish to risk experiencing uncontrolled decompression in the depths of space should agree it would be unwise to perform any such tests aboard ship. I would greatly appreciate any assistance in making arrangements for next landfall, if at all possible.

In the meantime, a factory-fresh unit should be arriving imminently. Please do not blow this one up without me.


2. Now that the "Destroy-It! 4000" project is nearly wrapped, I intend to move on to familiarizing myself with the ATVs, the process of which may be summarized as cracking one open and examining its insides. This part is not open to discussion: I am doing it.

The negotiable part: I would like Rhys to accompany me to these sessions.


3. I have been studying the autonomous cleaning machines and am now prepared to attempt repairs as needed. This will be an ongoing project; if any of you are interested in the process, feel free to inquire.

Should Rhys make it through ATV exploration without any regrettable incident, I will consider recruiting him to this task as well.

Also: I have salvaged enough components from various cleaning bots (as you like to call them) to attempt a full reconstruction. This will be a long-term project. I will be asking Ellie Williams to assist me. Opinions on this point are not required.


That is all for now.

Comments

j.barnes

[counterstep]

what are you doing, sending him into the tubes?

( ...viktor might not get that reference but whatever. )

as long as you think you can manage them both separately, i see no issue
thank you for trying to fix the destroy-it anyway

if you need any muscle let me know
i don't know much about tiny machines, but larger mechanics i can handle fairly well

[grindset]

Tubes?

[???]

Additional warden supervision, during the first session especially, would be appreciated - in all likelihood, I will be very distracted.
But please do not handle the mechanics, large or otherwise.

[counterstep]

a joke
don't worry about it

( the fact viktor assumes he'd mess around with things mindlessly doesn't feel great. )

sure i could supervise
and i'm also not an idiot but thanks for the vote of confidence

[grindset]

That was also a joke.
Worry about it as you see fit.

[Viktor being the mechanic, and all.]

If you are interested in the ATVs, you are welcome to participate.

text | c.fraser

[nineteenfortyfive]

You've been keeping busy, Viktor.

I think it will be good for Rhys to have something to keep him busy and be of use around here. I can't see him giving you much trouble.

[grindset]

It would be remiss of me not to make use of every available resource.

[can't stop, won't stop, don't know how to stop]

And, minus your prediction, that is precisely my thinking.

[nineteenfortyfive]

If you want an extra pair of eyes on him, I don't mind. He's fairly well behaved in front of me.

[omniavincit]

Rhys is an impulsive opportunist who doesn't allow logic to factor into his decisions. He'll do whatever pops into his fucking head.

If you take him on, I'd plan on him misusing whatever information he gleans. Might be a good idea to have consequences in mind from the start and periodically remind him of them. You might want to monitor his comm too, or talk to his warden about it. He used it to hatch his last scheme.

[grindset]

Noted.

Given the excitement he showed for the mere prospect of involvement in an engineering project - and he does not strike me as a very good actor - I think the threat of losing access will be a potent deterrent.
Do you agree?

text; hayakawa

[spanning]

Do you plan to start the ATV project immediately?

[He doesn't bother repeating his earlier thoughts on Rhys assisting Viktor.]

[grindset]

Not at this very minute, but soon, yes -
Barring any convincing objections.

[spanning]

It's not an objection, exactly.

Depending how long you'd like to look it over and how quickly you think you can put it back together, it may be a good idea to wait until after we make port. There are only two ATVs and we don't know where we'll end up.

william.temple

[omniavincit]

Thank you. I had no idea.

I'd like to learn about the bots, if you'll have me. The old ship had a cybernetics lab but I pissed off everyone who worked there. [ Imagine that!! ]

[grindset]

[Truly shocking.]

It was no trouble.
You are of course welcome, provided you can take as well as you give.

My primary workspace is in the storage complex (for now).
Given the danger therein, I was thinking of setting up a temporary station in the loading bay -
perhaps something that can be easily wheeled into bay storage and locked up.

l.morningstar

[dealwiththe]

Count me in as muscle if you're doing weird technological experiments that might explode.

I'm literally invulnerable to human means of harm.

[grindset]

I will need you to supply direct proof of this beforehand.

[dealwiththe]

Sure, bring a knife or something. I'm happy to demonstrate.

grace.g

[expectaspectre]

oh you finished it !

congratulations :)

[grindset]

The coffee helped.

[expectaspectre]

then i'll keep it coming :)

though it's really much nicer when you add some sugar and cream

a.starkov

[solmate]

I am new but

What exactly does a Destroy-It! 4000 do?

[ Like, seems self-explanatory but she thinks she should confirm. ]

j.barnes

[counterstep]

the name doesn't give it away for you?

[solmate]

Ok, I'll change my question: why is there a Destroy-It! 4000?

[grindset]

Welcome to the ship.
As Warden Barnes has indicated, the D-I! is a superefficient dematerializer.
It does not reheat food - just for the record.

[solmate]

Well, yes there are probably easier ways to lose your lunch anyway.

Are you an inventor?