19th Fix

[techno_mancer]

OK! Now that this whole terrible milk business was behind them, Quinn Hatch was ready to get back to normal Mayfield routines. Which meant checking on his housemates to make sure everyone was alive and sane again. It also meant he had to make a visit to Cyuss's place, but not before stopping at the bakery for a cake. He had promised to bring

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[bro_thel_fist]

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[Why is Quinn talking to her lawn mower?]

You lose it or something?

[techno_mancer]

[To the lawn mower:] No, I was sayin' that he almost lit the whole damn house on fire, and--

[He blearily blinks up at Raquel.] Huh? Lose what? Naw, this ain't my mower. Someone else's. Is it yours? You take good care of him. Good job.

[bro_thel_fist]

No, no, it. Like, your mind.

Yeah, it's my lawn mower. I'm glad it likes me. I think.

[techno_mancer]

Oh, no, I mean, yeah I understand I'm talkin' to your lawn mower but this is a thing I do. With machines 'n' electronics. Promise.

[bro_thel_fist]

[Raquel considers his response, then shrugs.]

Hey, I have a country for a housemate. People come from weird places around these parts.

Is it a nice lawn mower, at least? [She crouches next to him, staring at it.]

[techno_mancer]

Oh yeah, the counties. I met some of them. Ya never know who you'll meet here.

Yep. Most of the machines 'n' stuff in town are droned though, like the people are. I mean they already live to help us, they're just in love with Mayfield too.

[bro_thel_fist]

Seriously. Hell, I didn't even know Estonia existed until I met the kid. Good guy, though. I like having him around.

[She wrinkles her nose.] That's kind of creepy, actually. I bet the plants are droned, too. If there's anyone here who can talk to plants.

[techno_mancer]

Estonia? Huh... Don't think I've been there. Heard of it though. Dunno if I met the guy though.

I'd bet. Betcha even the pets in the pet store are too.

[bro_thel_fist]

You'd get along. He likes technology--he just got a laptop and was the happiest country-person ever.

Yeaaaaaah. Just like little happy puppies and kittens being adorable and having no personality.

[techno_mancer]

Oh man. I'll haveta meet him sometime then. Sometime when I'm sober.

Makes ya wonder why they bother. They're just pets for God's sake.

[Also, at this point, he's done talking to the mower. He lies back on your lawn now. Laying down seems good.]

[bro_thel_fist]

[Oh, right. He's drunk.]

Hey, you want water or another drink or something to eat?

[techno_mancer]

Nah, I'm good for now. Thanks, darlin'.

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'S alright if I keep layin' here for a bit though, right?

[bro_thel_fist]

Yeah, take your time. Just try not to spook the man of the house--he's jumpy.

You want company or do you want to be left alone? [Raquel has no problems honoring either wish.]

[techno_mancer]

Thanks for the head's up.

I dunno. I think company's good. Feelin' kinda alone tonight thanks to Mayfield.