2023.03.01 Madd Chatting
| 03.01.23 Madd Chatting | |
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| Just some quick discussion of upcoming projects for Erin | |
| IC Date | 03.01.23 |
| Players | Deirdre, Erin, Kieran |
| Location | Madd's Mods |
| Spheres | Changeling |
Not much to look at from the outside, the sign seems to be the cleanest thing and catches the attention first, "Madd Mods and Everything Else: You break it we fix it. You want it badass, bring it here too!" Its covering some of the third story terrace that leads to the upstairs living space that Maddox occupies and the large lime green eyes are its only kind of picture type display on it. The main floor that is two stories tall to accommodate lifting vehicles in the bay is that, two large garage doors and one smaller one for most to open and walk into. The strangest part is the paint as its very bright, green mostly with bright orange highlights, it certainly is notable as one comes across it along the street.
You open the door to Madd Mods and go on in.
Madd Mods - The Shop
The main room is one that would put any regular car shop/machine shop to shame with top of the line hoists and other gear that makes life easy to diagnose trouble with any machines, car or otherwise. The left half of the shop is taken up by the two car pits, lifts and the garages that would allow vehicles to drive in and lifted to work on, not to mention kept nice and clean against oil spills or other liquid mishaps form the main floor. Work benches ring the entire left wall past these and were most all the tools are set or are pegged up out of the way, each having its own place and organized really well. A couple mobile tool lockers fill out most of the rest of that side of Madd Mods. The other half is where things change as there is a small, but fully functional forge and a small, but very high tech metal stamper. This along with the metal working tools and other things that help to bend and shape metal into all sorts of objects can be found there. The temperature of the place even in the winter is close to 80 degrees here and only rises closer to a hundred the closer one gets to the forge. The back has the register on a desk, with important metal filing cabinets with the more recent receipts and other project plans in them. A desk sits further back not to large, but a beautiful mahogany finished wood structure that is sturdy and has a very modern laptop sitting in front of the nice leather chair. On the right wall behind the desk before one gets to the office, a calendar from the Albert Pike Tire shop is pinned up with a cellophane dart board over it. Numerous holes punctuate its surface and all six darts are currently stuck into the calendar dart board here and there. A pass time now and again to toss the darts at after a slightly belligerent run in while Maddox was looking around the local garages.
Cornucopia of colors roam around the place, where one would see high tech paradise in for the reality, the Dreaming side of the place tells an entirely different story. Here and there where one would think that machines were plugged into the city grid it is really powered by FUBARs as a power source, the multi-colored things also known as Will o Wisps happily chug away at keeping the machines working and the whole shop off the electric grid. There are also chimerical sconces that hold FUBARs in a holding ring, providing light for those that see the dreaming, hanging from the roof also, it gives the room a kind of older, more Victorian feel as the wood benches and other things seem to look a bit classier. It should be such, as Madtop was a proponent of FUBARs and how they could benefit the Fae all over. A clean feasible power source that unless one turns into a Glitch works at an efficiency that no other form of power resource can match. It shows in how the machinery has little effect on attracting things from the dreaming and how what he creates can comingle in such a way. It is this balance of technology and chimerical things that finds pixies and other full dreaming chimerical things coming around to look and make the place much friendlier for the Fae overall.
Contents: Erin
Erin is standing behind the counter with the baby in her arms. She seems to be doing paper work at the moment. There are 2 cars in the bay and 2 guys are working on those. All in all the place is pretty clean for a mechanic shop and quiet at the moment. Well as quiet as one can be working on cars.
Kieran rolls up outside and dismounts to wander inside, looking around curiously. "Hel-oh!" She smiles at Erin, "Hi there. I didn't realize this was your place. Jackie told me to swing by some time. So I got some time, thought I should do that."
Erin looks over and smiles "Oh she did did she? She was just here a moment ago " she guestures you further in "Come in come in.. what can we do for you?" She checks the baby who seems to be fine being strapped against her mom.
Kieran nods, "Yeah, she mentioned you guys did really good custom work. I've got a ten-year-old V-Rod... starting to look like I might have a consistent passenger, and the seat's a little... well, short, right now, you know? I was kinda wondering... I mean... it's not just the seat, you know? I guess I just want to give it more of a distinctive style."
Erin moves over as she nods "Want to give it a bit of love, with a bit of a new style? Do you have an idea of what you want it too look?"
Kieran reaches up to rub the back of her neck, "You know... I really don't, just yet. It just kind of hit me that I want things to be more distinctive, like... basically just now. So I dunno. But it also needs to be something that'll still handle some cargo. It's my only transportation, and I have a tendency to be a bit... nomadic."
Erin smiles "Well we can work out on some sketches and see what we come up with with what you want? How does that sound?"
Kieran nods, "That sounds great." She laughs, "Now I just need a clue what I'm looking /for/ in all this."
Erin can't help but laugh. She goes back to the desk and grabs a pad and moves to the sitting area. She carefully sits and peeks at the sleeping baby "Ok so you want a passanger seat the can also be used for cargo?"
Kieran nods, "Or at least, won't get in the way of the cargo boxes I've already got... but I'm pretty sure the top rack would need to be incorporated into the seat... or mount on it, or something."
Erin looks thoughtful "hmm that leaves a bit of delima on how to get all this on a bike" she grins.
Kieran nods, "Yeah, especially since one of the things I travel with is a hollow-body guitar." She sighs, "Might be more realistic to go with a sidecar?"
Erin nodsnods "yeah i was going to suggest that you get a side car if you want to travel with things and passangers"
Kieran nods slowly, "Yeah... but they always look so... screwy, you know? It makes everything unbalanced. I wish there was some way to switch between a bike and a trike for this stuff."
Erin hmms "when you have the side cart.. I can make that happen"
Kieran gets a slow-growing smile, "Just kind of ... nock something together, will you?"
Erin gives a nodnod "Oh I am sure I can nock something together" she waggles her brows "I just need to know what you want exactly"
Kirean says, “You remember my little friend, from the meeting at the sisters' place? He's not the passenger... but someone close to him is. Any chance we can do something... thematic?”
Erin looks thoughtful "you mean Sark?
Kieran nods, "Yeah. Something like that... but also maybe working in a star motif."
Erin looks thoughtful "Ok ok " she seems thoughtful as she looks at the pad then at you.
Deirdre comes in form off the street setting the electronic buzzer off. Deirdre has arrived.
Kieran nods, standing near the counter as she talks with Erin, "Yeah, like... maybe just something like wings and stuff, but with star accents or something?"
Deirdre is singing to herself as she enters the shop. "♪We say yo ho, but we don't say ho, because ho is disrespectful yo.♫" She sees that she's not the only one in the shop today. Not that she was expecting to be alone, but seeing Kee she waves. "Ahoy!"
Erin is behind the counter with the baby strapped to her as she seems thoughtfu. There are 2 cars being worked on as she seems to be trying to think. She finally looks to the guys "Hey call it a night for tonight and you can pick up tomorrow" they nod and they leave. Leaving just Kieran and Erin in the shop. She looks to Kieran "Ok free to talk.. i'm having a hard time picturing what your looking for"
Kieran sighs, "Yeah... me too." She laughs, "I dunno. Lemme think about it some and get back to you?" She blinks a bit as Deirdre comes in, singing. "Oh, hey... how's the fish business?"
"Fantastic! Which, is actually what I wanted to come talk to Erin about. But, you know, if you're busy, it's not a rush," Deirdre says. "I can take a number and wait in line. The Navy trained me thoroughly in how to wait in line."
Erin waves to Dee and smiles "Welcome to the shop" she looks to Kieran and nodsnods "Of course, take your time. i want to make sure you got something that you will be happy with so yes take your time"
Kieran shakes her head, "No, please..." She steps back and gestures Deirdre in further. "We were just talking about something that I'm going to have to spend some time thinking about it before it can go any further."
Erin smiles at Dee "What can I do for you?"
"How's your machining capabilities? I need some new screws for Siren's Song. And not just any screws; I need screws that vibrate less and are more efficient. I need a toroidal propeller. Well, two of them, 9 foot in diameter. Which, I figure might be something in your wheelhouse," Deirdre explains. "It a new thing they came up with at MIT."
Kieran gets out of the way and lets the others talk.
Erin looks over at the machines and then looks back to Dee "By when do you need it? I can get to work on it no problem"
From under the desc comes a house size black cat who meows at Dee and rubs against her leg.
"Well, it's not a rush job. I can also get you CFD models of the ship and the shaft-horsepower and torque of the engines so you can settle on a final design for machining. I also have a partiality to bronze, but it might be better for it to be stainless steel. So, I will leave the choice of material to you; I am sure you know what it best," Deirdre says, putting her trust in the Knocker. When someone is the supernatural expert, trust them is something Granny always said.
Kieran says, “So... what's this thing do, this... toro doll propeller?”
Erin looks thoughful "yes might be best to look where it's going to go so that i can get all the right dementions. We don't want it to be a half a inch too long or too short so that would be cool" she smiles "Well we can see if Bronze will like to be there if not will use what is best of course." she nodsnods then looks to Kieran and let's the captain take that answer.
"So, you know how a normal propeller looks, yeah? There's no edges on this," Deirdre pulls up an image on her cellphone and shows it to Kee. "So, it cuts down on the noise generated by the screw that would come for tip vortices, and it greatly reduces cavitation at higher speeds. Because of that, there's less energy being wasted, meaning the engines are more efficient. And I don't know if you're seen marine diesel prices lately, but even if she charges me half a million per, I would still break even in 5 years." Deirdre smirks to Erin, "Though, I hope it'll cost less than that, fair lass."
Kieran peers at the image, "Reduces what? Oh... so they'll be more efficient and quieter? Well, that's good then, right?"
Erin glances at the picture and looks to Dee "We can make a deal, family discounts and all, don't worry i'll be very fair at what I charge you for it" she gives a smile "That's for both of you" she tells Kieran too.
When the house cat gets no attention he goes to rub up against Kieran and meows up at her.
"In a nutshell, yes. Quieter and more efficient. With luck, the fish won't even know I'm there!" Deirdre bounces on the balls of her feet. "And, less carbon in the air. I swear, no one takes care of this planet." The Selkie turns to Erin. "Hey, well, while I happily await Fully-Automated, Luxury, Gay, Space Communism, for now, don't discount too much, ya know? A quality product is worth the cost."
Kieran kneels down to scritch the cat's head lightly. "Hey, you..." She nods at Erin's words, "Appreciate it... and, you know, if you want some of that in dross, lemme know. More'n happy to support the local surreal estate, so to speak."
Erin smiles at the both of you "Fair enough. We will figure it out" she nods to Dee "I agree no one takes care of this planet. it's really sad" she sighs "When can i come to your ship?" she oos as the baby fusses a bit and she goes to get comfortable as she takes him out of the sling. His bright blue eyes look around before he gives a cry.
"Whenever you want! Just lemme know when you want to. I love to show it off! How does tomorrow sound?" Deirdre is practically giddy at the idea of getting to show off her ship.
Kieran nods again as Erin says they'll figure it out, and keeps petting the cat. When the baby starts fussing, she gives the fuzzy little murder machine one last scritch before straightening up again. "Everything ok?"
Erin grabs a blanket and puts it over herself as she feeds the little one. She looks thoughtful and nods "I will get my husband to take care of the baby and i'll stop by to see your ship"
The head bumps Kieran before he bumps Dee too.
Erin gives a nod "Oh yes. he is just hungry" she smiles.
"Next time steal a less fussy baby," Deirdre says to Erin with a wink and an impish grin. "And that might be best. It is a commercial ship, at commercial docks. There's likely to be some random, loud noises." She looks to Kieran. "You want to come, too?"
Kieran blinks at Deirdre's 'steal a baby' comment, looking mildly scandalized. "Wait, /what/? Uhm... maybe? I might have to work, so... if I don't, then yeah," She nods, "I'd love to see this boat I've heard so much about. Especially if you're gonna go having a big party on it."
Erin laughs "All babies are fussy, when they get hungry. you can't get away from that it's their way of communicating" she looks over at the cat "Kringer leave people alone"
"Oh, you know the old story about how Faeries steal children? Well, when I first saw Erin and Eric, I asked her if she stole him herself. As a joke, you know. If you're going to be a faerie, might as well lean into the legacy for jokes. Though, I doubt I'll have a stand up routine any time soon." Deirdre looks to Erin, "You have the patience of a saint. I cannot possibly imagine having to deal with that, day in, day out. And now I feel bad for my own mother."
Kieran 'Ooohhhhhh's quietly at Deirdre's explanation, nodding a little. "I see." Then she nods again, this time to Erin, "Yeah, definitely. I'm not sure I could handle that. I'd be Undone in like... a month."
Erin giggles and gives a shrug "It isn't too bad once you learn what the cries are.. But yes the first two months are torture, we are past tortrure and getting to the better times.." she smiles.
"You can't afford a nanny?" Deirdre asks. "I gotta tell you, if I ever have a child, I'll have to get a nanny. No way would I stay in port all the time taking care of it."
Erin laughs "i can, I chose not too. I have plenty of people to step up to watch him if I wanted too.. I like spending time with my son.. I actually have two other kids"
Kieran smiles, "Well, that's really great, then. I've heard that for some of us, kids actually help stave off the wearing of the world. Sounds like that's the case here, and that's a really, really cool thing to know."
The Selkie nods slowly. "Of course, I remember my mom . . . My mom wasn't kin, couldn't see what Granny was. I've heard her talk about her childhood. It was rough for her, since Granny seemed to love the ocean more than her. Of course Granny -did- love the ocean more than her kids." She shrugs. "I'm not saying Granny was a bad mother, just . . . you know, we're different. Usually Selkies just leave their lovers, but it's a pretty dick move to abandon your kids." Deirdre scratches the back of her neck sheepishly.
Erin listens and nods "We are all different indeed and life does things and well yeah.. to each their own. Fuck I never thought I would ever have kids and there you have it i'm on my third.." she hmms.
Kieran nods, "Yeah, but if it works for you... then let it work for you, yeah?" She smiles, "Anyway. I've got things I need to get done before I sleep. I'll be in touch with any ideas I come up with for the bike."
"I should go too, get back. We shove off at 0500. And, you know, I think I should be there for that!" Deirdre makes to give Kee and Erin a quick hug before she leaves.
Erin nodsnods "Exactly.. To each their own and never be in a hurry cuz someone thinsk so. it's your life.. you do what you feel is right when you are ready" she smiles. She hugs Dee and smiles "i will see you tomorrow.. Thanks " she is still feeding the baby.
Kieran returns the hug... pretty awkwardly, it's got to be said, and then waves as she steps out.
You head for the exit and leave Madd Mods.
Logging Stopped: 3/1/2023 01:10:00
