[ His voice a little dry in response but more to add to the humor of the call versus take away what is being asked. They are friends; he admits that much. ]
I still owe you that boys' night out. It sounds like it's one that's going to be of fortification and supply caches along with painting our nails? [ A beat. ] As for how much I know about those things... supply caches? Not much.
Fortifying? [ He tilts his head, thinking on it seriously. ] I'm all right with it, I suppose. [ The skills for building up a car probably could be translated into building up something else? No - he's being serious with that thought. ]
[His tone was good humor, leaning into the absurdity that had generated in their last conversation. He was here on business, but that didn't mean they couldn't continue to have fun with it. After all, this place wasn't exactly joyful much of the time.]
You do! If my idea holds any weight, we could make it a double-feature of fortification and beautification. [He rubbed his beard with a hand, nodding his head.] That's probably where I need the most help. I've been looking at maps, and I found places in every part of the city that could be useful and people would recognize as fortification areas.
[ There is a sensation of his face warping into something incredulous like he's losing the plot of his own banter. But he shakes his head and carries on. ]
I got a few skills in that, yeah.
[ Finally decides to not beat around the bush: ] Used to be a mechanic. Normally, I'd use that to hotwire anything, but welding is second nature, too. [ Furthermore, it puts him at ease to think about making structures to keep people safe. ]
Delicious drink and meal. Hope there's lot of water.
[ Hi - you happen to find him lying in a puddle in Central Park. But this is the Murmur so no you don't. But he stares up at the sky as his gills enjoy the wetness. ]
Vaults? [ He tilts his head and thinks about it. Scratching his head, he mulls over how good he is with that sort of thing. ] Can't promise anything there but I'll give it a good try.
[Vander sensed in the Murmur that Murphy was enjoying some hydration activities, and he was bemused by it. They needed to get this man a pool.]
I've worked with a few people for vaults back home, but I'm not sure the security in this place. I'd like to see what we can do and preserve a few of the locking mechanisms depending on what they are to secure supplies perhaps. [He had a few tools, but again, he wasn't certain what they would be dealing with. He'd bring what he had and consider their endeavors an investigative one if they didn't have what they needed.]
I'm thinking when the Host and other monsters plague this place, bank vaults will be safe spaces to keep those critters out. [He shrugged.] I haven't been in vaults here, so I don't know what they contain yet, so this idea is an exercise in seeing what is possible.
[He hummed in agreement. It was best if they both brought their own gear; if one failed, they could utilize the others. It might come to divide and conquer too depending on the security.]
Appreciate it. When shall we arrange for our date day? I can send an address of our venue to meet at.
[ Which means he has a lot of time to sit and think. Or lie in a puddle. Terrible. ]
Let's see... thinking it'll take a bit to walk around all the shit in this place and find mechanic shops... we can meet in like two-three days from now?
That's perfectly fine by me. It will let me check out the locations I have in mind and make certain they have what we need. I'll forward the address to which one is acceptable, and I'll meet you there in three days.
I'll bring the nail polish. [No, he wouldn't, but it was still amusing.]
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Date: 2026-03-30 05:45 pm (UTC)[ His voice a little dry in response but more to add to the humor of the call versus take away what is being asked. They are friends; he admits that much. ]
I still owe you that boys' night out. It sounds like it's one that's going to be of fortification and supply caches along with painting our nails? [ A beat. ] As for how much I know about those things... supply caches? Not much.
Fortifying? [ He tilts his head, thinking on it seriously. ] I'm all right with it, I suppose. [ The skills for building up a car probably could be translated into building up something else? No - he's being serious with that thought. ]
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Date: 2026-03-31 02:50 pm (UTC)[His tone was good humor, leaning into the absurdity that had generated in their last conversation. He was here on business, but that didn't mean they couldn't continue to have fun with it. After all, this place wasn't exactly joyful much of the time.]
You do! If my idea holds any weight, we could make it a double-feature of fortification and beautification. [He rubbed his beard with a hand, nodding his head.] That's probably where I need the most help. I've been looking at maps, and I found places in every part of the city that could be useful and people would recognize as fortification areas.
[He smiled.] You got any welding skills?
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Date: 2026-04-02 01:59 am (UTC)[ There is a sensation of his face warping into something incredulous like he's losing the plot of his own banter. But he shakes his head and carries on. ]
I got a few skills in that, yeah.
[ Finally decides to not beat around the bush: ] Used to be a mechanic. Normally, I'd use that to hotwire anything, but welding is second nature, too. [ Furthermore, it puts him at ease to think about making structures to keep people safe. ]
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Date: 2026-04-02 03:12 am (UTC)[Vander was excellent at banter, and he was amused that Murphy was trying to hard. Guy had always seemed like a serious one.]
We are best friends for a reason. How are you with vaults?
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Date: 2026-04-02 05:58 am (UTC)[ Hi - you happen to find him lying in a puddle in Central Park. But this is the Murmur so no you don't. But he stares up at the sky as his gills enjoy the wetness. ]
Vaults? [ He tilts his head and thinks about it. Scratching his head, he mulls over how good he is with that sort of thing. ] Can't promise anything there but I'll give it a good try.
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Date: 2026-04-02 03:13 pm (UTC)[Vander sensed in the Murmur that Murphy was enjoying some hydration activities, and he was bemused by it. They needed to get this man a pool.]
I've worked with a few people for vaults back home, but I'm not sure the security in this place. I'd like to see what we can do and preserve a few of the locking mechanisms depending on what they are to secure supplies perhaps. [He had a few tools, but again, he wasn't certain what they would be dealing with. He'd bring what he had and consider their endeavors an investigative one if they didn't have what they needed.]
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Date: 2026-04-02 03:52 pm (UTC)[ He mulls over what is being said. What can be moved - what they can do. ]
You're thinking of holding up in a bank, then?
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Date: 2026-04-03 02:54 am (UTC)[ He's already nodding along and feels like it's so obvious. ]
I'll check out some of the mechanic shops 'round here and see what I can borrow to help.
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Date: 2026-04-03 04:44 am (UTC)Appreciate it. When shall we arrange for our date day? I can send an address of our venue to meet at.
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Date: 2026-04-03 04:50 am (UTC)[ Which means he has a lot of time to sit and think. Or lie in a puddle. Terrible. ]
Let's see... thinking it'll take a bit to walk around all the shit in this place and find mechanic shops... we can meet in like two-three days from now?
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Date: 2026-04-03 04:58 am (UTC)I'll bring the nail polish. [No, he wouldn't, but it was still amusing.]
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Date: 2026-04-03 05:04 am (UTC)[ Pfft. ] Get one that matches my eyes.
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