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[weaponxanimal]

Nick's gone. He's a good man. I'm sure he'll get a handle of things. ...Chris, you need anything, ask.

Speakin' of which, you still around Remy? It's been nearly too quiet.

Hn. Class. Right.

Woodwork isn't difficult but if you ain't approaching it with focus you'll lose a finger. We're gonna wait on powertools. That'll take an exam. For now, we'll do

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[orderonto]

So you're the short grumpy hairy talented woodworking teacher that I've seen around once or twice?

That's very beautiful.

[weaponxanimal]

It's what I do.

Nothing fancy so far but thanks.

[orderonto]

It's a good hobby, or a good job if that is what it is. I'm impressed, though I admit to not knowing hardly a thing about it.

Are you a friend of Mr. LeBeau?

[weaponxanimal]

Not many folks do. Call it something of a dying art.

I know him, yeah.

[orderonto]

I'll settle with calling it wonderful.

Do you, really? That's interesting. Did you meet him here, or are you from the same world?

[weaponxanimal]

If you want, sure.

We're from the same place. New York. It's a hell of a place.

[orderonto]

I am also from New York, actually. Moved there recently, from Chennai. Madras. But that isn't exactly what I mean. The same place, but the same world? Did you know him from before here?

[weaponxanimal]

Yeah.

[orderonto]

Really!

Then, do you...I've heard a bit about the politics involved. Are you like him? Special?

[weaponxanimal]

What're you trying to say?

[orderonto]

I'm sorry. I honestly don't mean to offend you, I'm only curious. His eyes-- they're not colors that the human genome would normally provide for.

I've been led to believe there is some sort of conflict between people like him and people who do not have that genetic marker. I should suppose that you are either sympathetic or also special like he is?

I just have some questions, that's all. No harm meant.

[weaponxanimal]

Right.

He's a friend of mine. I'll say that.

[orderonto]

I don't understand--

Could you tell me anything? Anything at all? I just want to hear some kind of confirmation about what is happening in your world.

[weaponxanimal]

And why's that?

[orderonto]

Comparison. Contrast. Information or a working model. Unfortunately, I have no political clout whatsoever. I don't even have any academic clout anymore.

But my god, if I can find a way to save a few lives and make certain a few hearts, I will. Wouldn't you?

[weaponxanimal]

You should add people skills there, pal. And that's something coming about of me.

I'm Logan. I teach woodshop.