Pulp 003 Garage

December 23, 2020

[7:36 PM] Osu: ((We'll just use this for the garage convo.))

[7:36 PM] Osu: Sandy, you can go ahead and describe the garage.

[7:37 PM] Sandy: ((Ok @Joseph Do you have this chat unmuted?))

[7:37 PM] Joseph: ((Oh, sorry, I'm here.))

[7:41 PM] Sandy: In the center of the garage is about a dozen land vehicles of all sorts. A couple seem to be some towncars that Alan likely bought or commissioned, but most seem somewhat slapped together and rough, likely experiments of Sandy's and/or Alan's. At the far side is a long table covered in tools ranging from conventional to bizarre. Beside the table is an excessive pile of spare parts and scrap metal and a number of scribbled designs are pinned to the wall, most of which are scratched out. If Alan's been true to his word that the place was untouched, then it is a mess all around, a smattering of half-finished plans, knick knacks, odds and ends.

[7:41 PM] Joseph: Someone likes to tinker.

[7:42 PM] Sandy: "S'why he kept me around.  So I thought at least.  ...you gonna ask the questions or not?"

[7:43 PM] Sandy: "...think we've got space for the car over there, August.  Thanks for the pick-up."

[7:43 PM] Joseph: I doubt that very much. What questions?

[7:43 PM] Sandy: "You found out I'm tied to Alan Swan.  That usually comes with questions."

[7:44 PM] Sandy: "Did we really find Atlantis?  How did he make the Statue of Liberty disappear?  Whatever happened to insert bad guy name here?"

[7:45 PM] Joseph: ... if you want to talk about it, we can. Otherwise I should think it isn't any of my business.

[7:45 PM] Sandy: "...for someone with mind-reading powers, you're not nearly as curious as I'd be."

[7:45 PM] Osu: August goes to get his car.

[7:45 PM] Joseph: Of course I'm curious.

[7:46 PM] Sandy: "...I don't mind answering questions.  Just ask them."

[7:47 PM] Joseph: ... very well, I suppose. What exactly did he do that you left?

[7:47 PM] Sandy: "He didn't do anything.  I just...wanted to move out."

[7:47 PM] Sandy: "He's the one being dramatic about it."

[7:48 PM] Joseph: It can be very difficult for parents to accept that a child has grown up.

[7:49 PM] Sandy: "He's not a parent exactly.  He picked me up about six years ago and...well...said he saw something in me.  He took me in and began "training" me."

[7:50 PM] Joseph: ... what sort of training?

[7:51 PM] Sandy: "Mostly engineering and trick driving.  But also a little hand-to-hand combat.  And some first aid.  Oh, and I can pilot most aircraft now."

[7:52 PM] Sandy: "What stuff do you learn as a Blackwell?"

[7:52 PM] Joseph: relaxes a little bit.

[7:53 PM] Joseph: Very little. I'm afraid I am almost purely ornamental.

[7:54 PM] Sandy: "Huh, I thought you were really useful at the house."

[7:54 PM] Joseph: I'm very good at appearing useful.

[7:55 PM] Sandy: "You have mentalist powers and a clear understanding of human behavior.  That's useful."

[7:56 PM] Joseph: True. I would rather look at this floor and know what is meant to go where, though.

[7:57 PM] Sandy: "...yeah, that's pretty great.  And whatever Planet X did...it seemed to make doing that easier."

[7:57 PM] Joseph: Why did you move out?

[8:01 PM] Sandy: "...Swan's a big name.  You hear Swan on anything and it falls under Alan.  Swan Lake.  Swan Escapades.  ...If I stayed here, I'd still be Sandra Swan, and Sandra Swan would be seen as another Alan Swan project.  I'd be the nice broke ruffian he took under his wing and "made into something".  Doesn't matter if he wants me to be seen like that or sees it like that himself...that's how it'd be.  ...and I'm not interested in that."(edited)

[8:02 PM] Osu: ((There is no swan jet.)

[8:02 PM] Sandy: ((Sorry))

[8:03 PM] Joseph: That seems fair. Though I did sense some tension there.

[8:04 PM] Sandy: "You live with him for six years, see how tense you get."

[8:04 PM] Sandy: "...once August comes back we should go meet up with Ke."

[8:04 PM] Joseph: ... yes. And find some aspirin.

[8:05 PM] Sandy: "Your powers mess with your head?"

[8:06 PM] Joseph: I haven't ever tried it on three people at a time before.

[8:08 PM] Sandy: "...what were you hoping to find at the party?"(edited)

[8:09 PM] Joseph: Novelty.

[8:09 PM] Sandy: "Pffft, well lucky you.  You found that in spades."

[8:09 PM] Sandy: will start guiding Sandy and August back once August pulls in."

[8:10 PM] Joseph: That is true. It ought to be good for a weekend or two at least.

[8:10 PM] Sandy: will put one of the Nazi gas canisters on the work bench. "Wonder if I can do something with this."

[8:11 PM] Joseph: Make sure you know what's in it first. Nazis can be very nasty types.

[8:11 PM] Sandy: "I'll run some chemical tests.  See what I can dilute from it."

[8:12 PM] Joseph: nods.

[8:13 PM] Joseph: ... an aspirin, and a swim, if it can be managed.

[8:13 PM] Osu: August pulls his car into the garage.

[8:13 PM] Sandy: "Ah good, August is here."

[8:13 PM] Sandy: will take them to rejoin Ke and Alan.

[8:13 PM] Joseph: follows.

[8:15 PM] Sandy: ((Let me know when we meet back up in the main chat))

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