35 ⁂ not quite according to plan

[weaver_girl]

[Tap, tap, tap. The top of this page gathers a few ink spots, followed by wavering swirls and curlicues. When the handwriting starts, it's recognisably Kagerou's, but slower and wobblier than usually.]

Mr. Lezard, I'm afraid I was sort of ambushed by a memory cr an apple. Namely by one falling out of the kitchen cabinet and onto my head

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His face if he ever sees her.

[flenceburgsbest]

Missiles?

Whatever the case, you've earned a bit of time off due to apple-related complications. Report back when it wears off, won't you?

[weaver_girl]

Right away, sir! And thank you. I hope it won't last too long. I'll keep an eye on the journal, so if there's an emergency, please write for me and I will [pause] roll right in.

[pompous_today]

... are you alright, meimei?

[weaver_girl]

I'm just fine, Simon.

[This reply is reasonably counterfactual at this point.]

[coughcoughshank]

It rolls?

[weaver_girl]

Oh yes. On tracks, in fact. Very useful for cross-country!

[coughcoughshank]

'Tracks'?

[You mean it comes with built in roads? MAGIC XD]

[weaver_girl]

Oh. Tracks are... They're metal plates fixed together in a band that goes around the wheels of a vehicle--or in this case, this costume--so that the vehicle can run more easily where there's no road. That's really it.

[wayofflowers]

We have plenty of people to carry out the work - if you need some time, take it. Do not worry about us.

[weaver_girl]

I think I always worry a little bit, Ms. Bellflower. But if you're not short on hands, then maybe I will wait until I have mine back properly.

[wayofflowers]

Of course. Take the time for yourself.

[weaver_girl]

I think I may need that time.

[mythgravenblade]

...Missiles?

[weaver_girl]

Um, yes. There are missiles. That sort of shoot from the chest area. I... found this out rather by accident, but thankfully no one was nearby.

[mythgravenblade]

[Loooooong pause.]

Does it hurt?

[weaver_girl]

[A sort of sheepish pause, if the journal could communicate such things.]

Actually, no. I think the suit is built to absorb the impact pretty well. I should take it to someone who knows... robot costumes.