arsmechanica: (to work!)
jens "build ladder win battle" macher ([personal profile] arsmechanica) wrote in [community profile] eastbound2022-06-01 06:35 pm

un: smithery | video

[ After the partying is done, but before our merry band catches their ship out of town, here comes a message to the group.

Jens hasn't been...shy, or anything. He's also not been social, exactly - just kind of been there in the background, working at what he's good at and completely forgetting that proper introductions are a thing in most polite societies. Maybe you noticed him around, or maybe not - in which case: eighteen or nineteen, dark hair in a messy ponytail, usually a little bit dirty in the way that implies hard work more than lack of care. Nice to meet you all. ]


Hello, I could use some - er, let me back up a bit. I'm Jens, for those of you I haven't talked to. I'm a blacksmith, and I've just been given permission to, should I say, requisition whatever I might need from one of the forges here.

[ Deep breath. He's trying to be slow and coherent! But he is nonetheless over the moon about this. ]

I haven't been here as long as - well, most of this group, so I hadn't really gotten much chance to get myself set up to work here. So this is a great chance for me to make myself useful to all of you!

As long as, you know, I can...get it all carried out of here.

If anyone has a hand to spare, I'll gladly pay you back in repair work, making something, or buying you drinks somewhere down the line, as you prefer. We'll figure something out.
ensanguines: (✘ you must be joking)

voice | un: mind your fucking business

[personal profile] ensanguines 2022-06-02 12:54 am (UTC)(link)
[ It's his strange foreign son! In need of help! Which Toshi would normally be more than happy to provide. However, he's feeling slightly, just slightly... under the weather. ]

How much help do you need? [ Does Toshi's voice sound a little breathless, a little strained? Don't worry about it. He also has no idea how much equipment is required for a forge, so. ]

I can't come right now, but I can find you someone.

[ That someone is Okita Souji, however. Toshi will try to tell him to be on his best behavior. ]
ensanguines: (✘ to the east)

[personal profile] ensanguines 2022-06-02 01:18 am (UTC)(link)
You got real bad timing, kid. [ He heaves a sigh. He'd really rather help himself, but unfortunately that's not an option. ] I'll send Souji your way, just. Keep an eye on him, don't let him get off-task.

If he starts coughing too much, make him wait outside.
ensanguines: (✘ rasetsu: it's hard to be so pretty)

[personal profile] ensanguines 2022-06-03 11:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Don't worry about me, I'll be fine. Let me know if Souji gives you any trouble.

[ Then, sharply: ]

Oi, Souji. I know you're listening, you little shit.
deathcough: (It tastes like I coughed up blood...)

[personal profile] deathcough 2022-06-06 02:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[wow, rude.]

You always assume the worst of me.

[Says the man who is 100% proving him right but fuck off okay]

What do I get out of this?
ensanguines: (✘ shut your face)

[personal profile] ensanguines 2022-06-06 03:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Dryly⁠— ]

Me not sending you to the afterlife to tell Kondou-san you're refusing orders.
fushichou: (7)

un: trapped in a nightmare / without any clear way out / I just want dango | video

[personal profile] fushichou 2022-06-02 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
[Do you see this extremely pretty and well-forged face? It's practically glowing, Jens.]

I can help! I'm really strong!
ensanguines: (✘ you must be joking)

video

[personal profile] ensanguines 2022-06-02 01:20 am (UTC)(link)
...Izumi.

Why is your name... like that.

[ Your user name, he means. He doesn't know all the terminology, but. He squints deeply. ]
fushichou: (21)

[personal profile] fushichou 2022-06-02 03:21 am (UTC)(link)
Huh?

[Oh, right! His username!]

It's a haiku! I couldn't think of anything cool.
ensanguines: (✘ by moonlight)

[personal profile] ensanguines 2022-06-03 11:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah.

[ Hijikata is quiet a moment, and then he smiles. ]

It's a little long for a name, but... I think it's sufficiently 'cool'.

[ Just wait until he finds out Izumi is short for Izuminokami Kanesada. ]
fushichou: (12)

[personal profile] fushichou 2022-06-02 03:23 am (UTC)(link)
Well, if it's all smithing stuff, that's not surprising. Can't have anything flimsy.
reparo: (care of magical creatures)

(voice)

[personal profile] reparo 2022-06-02 09:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[There is a pause, and:]

You've been given permission to requisition whatever you might need from a forge? I hope you don't get carried away...
reparo: (fidelius)

[personal profile] reparo 2022-06-03 09:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Good. [Just checking.]

Ah, by the way - I did get a book that looks full of mechanical-related things! You may need to share it with someone else, however.
reparo: (tarantallegra)

[personal profile] reparo 2022-06-04 04:29 pm (UTC)(link)
I agree - and I'm glad you think the same. So the book will be with me, when you need it, do come ask. Good luck with the forge...things.
incantates: (103。)

voice; un: iwannahexyouup

[personal profile] incantates 2022-06-03 02:01 am (UTC)(link)
My new friend, why didn't you just give me a ring? ...Or are you still not use to the whole mobile communication device and the wonders of technology? Was it the username that threw you off?

[ As he understands it, some worlds are still communicating by bird. What a tragedy indeed. ]

Anyway, how may I help you?
incantates: (010。)

[personal profile] incantates 2022-06-04 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
This isn't even the worst or best that can be achieved with mobile communication.

[ Thank whatever deities this world hasn't discovered how to social media yet. ]

And do you mean aside from me snapping my fingers to teleport it around for you? I haven't a clue. The locals are a little reluctant to lend out their cattle and wagons when they have so few, and honestly, the teleporting is quicker and more painless.
techmaturgy: (9)

voice; un: V

[personal profile] techmaturgy 2022-06-03 03:45 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm not going to be of much help when it comes to transporting equipment, but if you find anything of interest, I'd be interested in taking a look.
techmaturgy: (9)

[personal profile] techmaturgy 2022-06-05 05:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Tools, if you find them--I can make use of almost anything.