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[nofreak]

[Thanks to a gorgeous, no-nonsense brunette he'd stumbled across in the hospital section of the ship, Jimmy's got the basics down for the MIDs. It'd taken him a couple tries, but you live and you learn and you sometimes fuck up. A few taps, quite a few considering the state of his prosthetic, and his face pops up on the network - curly hair styled, and a wide grin for anyone and everyone.]

Friends, the name's Jimmy. Jimmy Darling.

[He's not looking for a tour guide. He's not looking for someone to explain all these shiny metal machines or how he got to be up in the stars. No, Jimmy's looking for something else.]

Anyone from the 1950's? Heard that people round here are from all over the place. I need someone from back then to catch me up on some local news.

[Jimmy's wrapped his head around the fact that people come from different times, but alternate universes - well, that's going to take a minute.]

So if any of you good lookin' folks can point me in the right direction, i'd be mighty grateful.

[A wink. The feed ends.]

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[nofreak]

What do you make? Throwing blades?

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[forgeabettertomorrow]

what DONT I make? Name a weapon or shield or piece of armor and I can make it no sweat!

[nofreak]

How much do you charge?

[Now that Jimmy's talking it out, he hasn't asked anyone what money is like in space.]

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Hmmm...depends on the item, really. If it's something quick and easy, I'm flexible. If it requires a fitting or rare materials, then the price spikes. But I offer discounts if the materials are provided.

What did you have in mind?

[nofreak]

Nothing really. Gotta be honest with you, pal.

[Jimmy's way far out of his element.]

Don't know what else I'm supposed to talk about. Not much round here is like back home.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

You're in the same boat as me, then.

But come on, so this place is a little out of our league? Just think of all the cool stuff we're gonna find!

[nofreak]

Gettin' used to these MIDs has been, uh, cool. You know you can take pictures of whatever you want and look at them later?