8th Tea Party: Emergency Depot

[suicidoll]

Phone

Well it seems like something grand is finally going to happen. It seems to be putting many people in a state of panic, but before that escalates to a higher level, I'd like to offer my support.

I'm an enchantress, you see; I can put together most kinds of machinery and equipment, provided I have the material for it. I've been working on a separate communications system for those who won't have access to phones or anyone while they're exploring: communication crystals. I doubt the town will have any access to these, so if anyone's interested in helping me test them, I'd greatly appreciate it.

But since everyone will want to prepare, I'd like to help out with that as well. Weapons, defenses, utility items...if it's within my power, I'll make it. The town will likely be restless for a while, so anyone who needs my services is free to contact me; my name is Kreutzer.

Comments

[notintwopieces]

So...you mean a way t'communicate that won' be susceptible t'buggin' by th'drones? I want in on that.

Me an' m'partner could use weapons an' d'fenses constructed suitable f'human bodies. We could throw somethin' t'gether, sure, but if you could make somethin' more substantial then pickin' up th'kitchen butcher knife, it'd be most appreciated.

[suicidoll]

That is the plan, yes. Their size makes them very accessible, but I have to confirm contacts can reach each other through concrete and other such materials.

That wouldn't be a problem at all. Are you and your partner looking for anything specific?

[notintwopieces]

Makes sense. 'Specially if we have t'go underground, or just go through buildings. Back where we're from, th'humans'd just started workin' on wireless telephone technology. Kinda big an' unruly stuff, nothin' like what my people were used to, but it was a start.

We have a few things we're kinda missin' right about now. Pistols, guns, bit different then what they have here. Prowler's gun used acid pellet projectiles, for one.

D'yah think y'could set up somethin' that used intense light an' sound? That was my main weapon. Stun 'em so they can' hitcha. Non-lethal, but effective. Like a strobe-light an' speaker system that wouldn' require me t'carry around a record player and an actual strobe light...

[Ok, so maybe they're a little specialized. But when you've been fighting as long as they have, you learn what works best for you.]

[suicidoll]

Ah, well hopefully things will proceed smoothly for them.

(Ooooh, specialized weapons. Kreutzer loves making specialized weapons. They were a respected sort of challenge that kept her on her toes and came with a great feeling of accomplishment when finished.)

Acid, light and sound...my, those are interesting selections. You and your partner have good taste. It'll take a bit of time, but I'll figure something out, rest assured. Might I ask for your name?

[putonmythinkingcap]

I'm a scientist--that might get you a different perspective on your work. I could probably help you test out a few things.

[suicidoll]

Ah, I can always appreciate a fellow scientist. Do you specialize in any particular fields?

[putonmythinkingcap]

[He's got to word this delicately now...most people don't like hearing the words "mind control."]

I'm a brain surgeon, actually. You could say I dabble in cybernetics on the side.

[suicidoll]

I see...that's very interesting. I'm more of a chemistry and mechanics girl myself, but being a brain surgeon as well adds a very nice charm to that. I think our combined efforts will be able to accomplish much.

[putonmythinkingcap]

Oh, I think so. We'd likely be able to get a lot done...even if anything would be an improvement over the primitive technologies of this place.

[suicidoll]

It is quite primitive, but if there's one use it provides, it's that they can be salvaged for raw materials, which can then be made into more advanced and generally better technology.

[putonmythinkingcap]

I've been working on doing just that, actually. Not that I've made any real progress with anything as of yet...everything's rather bulky for my tastes. I suppose I was spoiled with microchips back home.

[suicidoll]

Ah yes, the glorious microchip...perhaps a workaround will be discovered. Until then, it's still very much possible to accomplish the same things.

[putonmythinkingcap]

I imagine I'll eventually light upon something similar in function, yes, but not form. Everything I've been tinkering with has been quite a bit bulkier than what I'm used to.

[suicidoll]

Sadly, things will be bulkier here, but it should be fine as long as they fulfill their purpose well enough.

[putonmythinkingcap]

And that's the catch, isn't it?

[He chuckles.]

Testing some of this stuff is going to be...interesting.

[suicidoll]

Very much so. Part of the joy of science is the testing, after all. Trial and error can be very invigorating.

[putonmythinkingcap]

But rather...messy under certain conditions, sadly. I'm stuck here in a house full of drones--they're rather inadequate as far as testing goes...

[suicidoll]

In terms of reactions, yes. They're rather useless in responses, but something more along the lines of what a chemical can do when in contact with flesh...they still have their uses.

[putonmythinkingcap]

Ah, but they're useless when responses are all you're really interested in testing...they have mindless cheerful obedience down to a science.

[suicidoll]

In which case, you are correct. For proper research, you would have to use the more conscious inhabitants of the town, though they likely won't appreciate it.

[putonmythinkingcap]

Yeah, but you could say I have a way with people under the right circumstances. I've talked people into some...pretty interesting business propositions.

[suicidoll]

Ah, so you have a way of leading people along as well? How fascinating...I'd love to hear more about it.

[putonmythinkingcap]

Yeah, I guess you could call it leading them along if you really wanted to...I'd like to hear more of your methods, as well. Perhaps we should meet in person sometime.

[suicidoll]

We certainly should. Perhaps after this carnival mess comes to a close? I'm sure it'll ruin any attempt at peaceful moments it can.

[putonmythinkingcap]

Oh, undoubtedly it will. A meeting of the minds after this madness has passed would probably work better.

[suicidoll]

Then let us stay in touch until the proverbial dust clears. Ideally, it won't be long until then, but there's never a way of knowing for certain.

[putonmythinkingcap]

That would be an excellent idea.

The name's Cliff. Cliff Carmichael.

[suicidoll]

Kreutzer.

I have to begin preparing for a few things, so I must take my leave. We'll speak again soon, Mr. Carmichael.

(Click.)