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[It's taken a few months but Q has finally run out of things to toy and tinker with. He's attempted to hack his communicator to no end, he's wiped his laptop twice already and tetris can only keep him occupied for so long. As such, he needs some more hardware, particularly if he wants to make any discoveries about the ship, and he's forced to make a public post to ask for it. Armed with social shyness under the pretence of security, he's decided to write a text post. At least that way he has enough time to carefully consider what he says before he submits it to the world.

Hello everyone. My name's Charlie and I work in communications. I'm a bit of a hobbyist in regards to technology, though on the Tranquility I'm a little short on supplies. I feel a tad uncomfortable attempting to pull the ship apart. [That and he's already tried.] So I was wondering if anyone had any spare communicators or technology from back home which they don't need which they might be able to lend me. I don't mind if it's broken or functioning incorrectly. If it had a battery or wires in it at some point, I probably want it.

Although it's not much, in return I can offer one of these which I have made:

[He inserts a clip of a handmade version of a piggy cook, though it's definitely more of a robot than a pig. It's crafted out of odd bits of metal and cutlery, with a shirt made out of a bedsheet. Presentation has never quite been Q's forte.]

They aren't particularly beautiful, though the mechanics are good and I thought they might provide some form of novelty.

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That is cute.

Thank you. I could show you the mechanics of it at some point if you would like.

How to make it?

I think it might be a bit too tricky for you to make yourself.

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If I lend you something, would you be willing to keep me updated on how it's coming along?

[ because, she might have a broken pasiv in her possession still. and she really would like to see it working again. ]

[There's some hesitation but if he can get him something...]

Of course! Might I ask what you have?

[ how to answer that without sounding bizarre. ]

It's just a device from back home that my friends and I use to play around with. Nothing special. But it means a lot to me and it would be nice to see it working again.

[Mission failed, Ariadne.]

A gaming console of some variety? I could definitely take a look at it.

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You could try examining your arm. A lot of people seem fascinated by nanomachines.

The thought has passed my mind, though I'm definitely no surgeon. I can fiddle with mechanics though I'm a tad anxious about fiddling with anatomy.

How about just getting a very good microscope?

[He's being more than a little disingenuous here despite the fact he has publicly admitted to knowledge of nanotechnology in the past.]

[Considering the thoroughness with which Q's looked over the comms, he probably knows that. Tysm for your amiability and helpfulness, Tony.]

Personally speaking, I'd rather work with technology than stare at it.

[because he's horrible with text. sorry Q :(] Dude, what the heck? Why would you want to make moving machines?

[Eugh. Fine. Q will turn on his video too, though he feels frightfully awkward about it. He looks a little awkward and confused at the question.] How else am I to pursue my hobby?

[that's okay, Francis knows some pretty awkward people. it doesn't really register. well, that and his knee-jerk DNW reaction to anything robotic. sort of shades the whole encounter] What is with people having robots as a hobby around here? Dude, they're dangerous.

[Q's smirking a little more than he should at that.] Hopefully the Three Laws of Robotics will protect us.

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It better come back to me in one piece.

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Personally, I'd hope to improve it.

Does this depend on your definition of "improve" or are you not one of those guys?

If you have something that's broken, I'll fix it. If you have something that isn't broken, I can make it faster, more efficient and give it more functionality than it had when you bought it.

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[Are you ready for the most epic trolling ever, Q? Topher's BFF is head of the robot rights movement. He's a jackass. You're the unwilling victim. Go.]

But are they sentient?

[Epic trolling? Q begs to differ. What a shame. They could have been friends.]

They're very clearly crafted out of bits of silverware and odd springs. So no, they are not sentient.

Are you?

[Give it time, Q. Topher grows on people. Like mold.]

Dude, this is serious business. There are roombas out there who don't have rights. Check your non-flatware-based privilege.

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Nice to meet you, Charlie. I'm Clara and I work in comms, too. You might've seen me around. (I always carry a red messenger bag.)

I'm a bit attached to my laptop, but I think it's neat that you're doing this.

Hello, Clara. Thank you.

I have some software discs which you can look through in case you need anything?

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