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[signedlefthanded]

I know I have missed the expedition, but I wanted to make sure my shop was set up before setting out anywhere. I have already been on two, and find them very enjoyable. So if anyone is reading from there, I am giving you all my best wishes and hope that you all return safely.

[She clears her throat.]

I've found a cheap, small space for my workshop, and I suppose I am officially open. It's a repair shop, but I also can build any sort of equipment need be. Back home I mainly invented, but here I've been building equipment for the clinic for over a year. I can certainly provide references.

Anyway, maybe when everyone gets back, I was thinking of a get together here. It's the first thing I've ever really had, and it's likely to be the only thing if ever I return home.

Comments

[yay_heiress]

Did you say get together?
I love parties!

[signedlefthanded]

I would not call it a party. Just-- an opening or something.

[yay_heiress]

Like a store opening?
Ooh! Is there gonna be a big blow-out sale?

[signedlefthanded]

It's not that type of store.

[yay_heiress]

What do you sell?

[signedlefthanded]

I build things.

[yay_heiress]

Ooh! Can you build me a yacht?

[signedlefthanded]

Probably not. I don't know much about ship building, and I don't think Paradisa has the space.

[yay_heiress]

No room for a yacht?
Ugh. This place isn't all it's cracked up to be.

[signedlefthanded]

It isn't. It really isn't.

[yay_heiress]

So, what else do you do around here? You know, besides build stuff.

/dictated, to end

[cricketycricket]

You're already missed, Violet, but I understand why you couldn't make it. I can't wait to see the shop when we get back... it sounds like you've found the perfect place. [a pause, as he considers whether or not it's proper for him to say anything ... then, oh, why not]

I'm quite proud of you for it, you know.

[signedlefthanded]

You'll keep everyone safe, yes? And I want a full report when you get back. Details and everything.

[Oh, well. She wasn't expecting that. There's a pause where she's smiling.]

Thank you. It means a lot coming from you.

[cricketycricket]

Of course I will! And I've plenty of friends with me to make sure of it, too. As for the report ... really, Violet, would you expect anything less of me?

[as for the pride, well, say no more, really. she deserves it, but he's going to be modest about having doled it out]

[signedlefthanded]

Of course not. I'll have to go on the next one for certain.

[She's still in awe that he said it at all. She's really starting to accumulate substitute fathers here.]

[cricketycricket]

And we'll be very glad to have you. ... Once we get back, you should take a look at this wagon that Once-ler built ... it's really quite extraordinary. I think if the two of you put your heads together, you could come up with all manner of things.

[signedlefthanded]

Oh, we've talked before. When I was trying to decide if this is something I'd like to do.

[cricketycricket]

Did you? Well, then, I suppose I'm a bit behind in the times and slightly out of the proverbial loop. ... What sort of things did he have to say?

[signedlefthanded]

We talked about the things we like to build mainly. The medical work I've done and the like.

[cricketycricket]

And fine work it is, too. ... Is your shop mostly going to be for personal engineering, or will you build things on commission, as well?

[signedlefthanded]

Both. I sort of need to make an income to pay the rent here.

[cricketycricket]

Well ... should you ever need any help, please, don't hesitate to ask.

[he understands that companions need to move on, and she wasn't going to live in the TARDIS forever, he'd never begrudge her her own space.]

[signedlefthanded]

You're welcome to stop by the shop any time. I still may be working in the TARDIS from time to time. It isn't goodbye, Doctor.

[cricketycricket]

Oh, of course it isn't. I wouldn't even begin to think it was, Violet. And rest assured, I'll be bringing things by on quite a regular basis.

[signedlefthanded]

Good. I'm looking forward to it.

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[peacockherald]

Do you think you might be any good at saddle repair? Yfandes' saddle could use some repair, and I know how, but it is not my specialty.

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[signedlefthanded]

Leather work? It shouldn't be too hard. I'd have to see it.

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[peacockherald]

I can bring it by at your earliest convenience?

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[signedlefthanded]

Anytime is fine.

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[peacockherald]

Some time in the next hour then?

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[signedlefthanded]

That works for me.

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[peacockherald]

Excellent.

Ah, what was your name, miss?

ditacted;

[signedlefthanded]

Violet, Vilet Baudelaire.

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[peacockherald]

Well, nice to meet you, Lady Violet. I will be over in a bit with Yfandes' saddle.

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[signedlefthanded]

I shall be here.

ooc: you can handwave if you like. As soon as the expedition is over, I'll post about an opening.

ooc

[peacockherald]

sounds good to me :)