[video] oo8. against all reason, man flies

[kyudousha]

[The video flickers on, and you have a very lovely view of a pair of goggles, hung askew. There is a moment in which fingers dance over what looks to be a laptop keyboard just by the corner of the screen. Tapping noises ensue as the camera slowly turns mechanically to its owner, who happens to be looking most preoccupied with whatever they are

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[smokesinspace]

So you made a movin' camera. There a point or is it just gonna be used for parties?

[kyudousha]

There's a point, obviously. Once I've implemented all the features, you'll see for yourself.

[smokesinspace]

Uh huh. [paaaause] Still, ain't bad.

For a kid.

[kyudousha]

As if the words of a decrepit old man mean anything.

[smokesinspace]

What the *&$# did you say you little--[and he was about to go on a tirade before he hears one of his crew call for him.

so while he's shouting at them, have a nice full view of his airship that's probably around 95% complete at this point. the whole outside is finished anyway]

[kyudousha]

[Awww right, free tour preview of the ship. She looks on with interest.]

Nice paint job. Who sneezed?

[smokesinspace]

[good luck seeing the inside]

What? [he was only half paying attention]

[kyudousha]

[By hook or by crook.]

I asked-- what are you using to power that thing? Electricity?

[smokesinspace]

S'part of it. Mostly by Dream Energy. [small grumble] Must as I don't like it, don't got a lot of choice. Ain't no oil rigs and this whole place is runnin' with it. S'like Mako all over again.

[kyudousha]

[Wait.] Hang on. What method did you use to harness Dream Energy?

[smokesinspace]

Dream Energy Cells. Only good thing that came out of that goddamn time we were all livin' like crazy.

[kyudousha]

Dream Energy Cells... And how are they extracted? What's their maximum capacity? Are they rechargeable?

[smokesinspace]

Don't look at me, I don't know all the technicalities on how those things work. I just know how ta use 'em and install 'em.

They all come in different shapes and sizes, and all of 'em different. But one little cell 'bout this big [separates his thumb and index finger by about an inch] could light up a whole block and last for months. Depends on the type whether they're rechargeable or not, though.

[kyudousha]

And where did you get yours? Is there a source of these things here in Somarium? ... well, obviously, there has to be, but where is it?

[smokesinspace]

All around you kid. Can take 'em out from anythin' that has a plug or battery. Few factories out here will also sell a few if ya give 'em a good price.

[kyudousha]

[Annoyance. She's not 'kid' DDD8. However, this is useful information, so she'll let it slide.

Annoyed huff.]

I've been asleep for too long. [Nnngh, she hates having to play catch-up.] At any rate, this solves the energy problem. This is good information.