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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[Outside Shana's house]

[flameyedhunter]

What's wrong, mr. hatch?

[techno_mancer]

[He's got a radio in his hands. He might have gotten it from your garage. Or someone else's. Whatever. He holds it out, looking distressed. He's also slurred and reeks of booze so she can probably guess what the issue is here.]

This! The radio, it's got... well there's a lot wrong with it. It practically cried at me. But it's okay. It's okay! I can fix it. Shouldn't be hard. He'll be okay.

[flameyedhunter]

Mou, I think we need to fix you first. Come inside, I'll get Wilhemina to help you out.

[techno_mancer]

No, 's okay! I'm fine now, darlin'. But I can take this home, right? I can get it back to ya in a few days. Good as new. Better than ever. Ya'll be able to pull in broadcasts from space!

[bro_thel_fist]

...

[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.

[evers_hacker]

[... Quinn is hugging the lamp post outside her house. While this isn't really that much of a surprise since she knows Quinn can talk to stuff like that, she still gives him a confused look as she goes to investigate.]

... Quinn, what's wrong?

[techno_mancer]

April! April. April.

This lamp post is really nice.

[evers_hacker]

[Looks at the lamp post and then at Quinn. She then raises an eyebrow but she smiles a bit]

Really? What is it saying?

[techno_mancer]

Well I mean, tech in this town is droned just like people, you know? But this one is just so damn pleasant. He says hi! And he hopes you're enjoyin' his light.

[ooeeooahah]

[ Ilsa finds Quinn hugging the fender of the car, and listens long enough to know he's

1. Drunk beyond his capacity, and
2. Deep in sorrow, which caused the first condition.

So she's bringing one of the lawn chaises and a glass of water to him in the driveway. ]

Come on, hon. Sit down and have some water.

[ She rolls the lounge chair close enough that he can still maintian contact with the car. ]

[techno_mancer]

Ilsa! Hey. Hey I'm okay. Did you know machines here are droned too? Just like people. It's so sad. I asked her where she was manufactured and she told me right here in good ol' Mayfield. So sad.

Oh you brought chairs. Awesome.

[ooeeooahah]

Is she all right? I'm not missing anything on her maintenance schedule, am I?

[ The question is really something to distract him so she can begin a thread into his emotional centers. He doesn't need help to begin the process of grieving for whatever had started him off, just some guidance to get through the storm. Sitting beside him on the lounge, she pats his shoulder the same way he is patting the fender of her car. ]

[techno_mancer]

Naw, she's great! Perfect. Man, I love these Nash Ramblers. Never thought I'd say that 'bout a station wagon. Must be the fins. Gotta love the fins.

[Near the park]

[chaoschildofgod]

[chaos has done his usual and is over at the park when he spots Quinn; likely talking to something. Sadly, he isn't all too surprised, but he finally stands to go over and make sure Quinn is alright.]

Good evening, or morning as it is. Are you alright?

[techno_mancer]

[Quinn's picked his iPad back up at his garage somewhere along the way, and is blankly looking into it when approached. Quinn squints at him a moment - his glasses are all askew - and then blinks in surprise.]

Hey! I know you.

[chaoschildofgod]

[chaos smiles and nods softly]

Although I recall you seemed a bit more put together last time.

[techno_mancer]

[Yeah, he's pretty tired at this point.] And you seemed a lot more droned. But you're back! Hey, that happens, right? Sometimes people come back?