[Action] Salvage Shop

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[Banzu needed to wait for the batch of steel that he'd ordered to be made before he could get started on his project, but that didn't mean that there weren't other materials that he would need. That's why he was at the Salvage Shop, digging through their inventory for anything made of brass or lead. Doorknobs, candlesticks, pieces of flashing from a roof...

The variety of objects that he's picking up is strange and doesn't suggest what he could possibly want them for unless the person watching is familiar with what they're made of and realizes that he's just after the metal. And even then, what could he need that much lead for?]

Comments

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[Nope. It's all Greek to Sync. Of course he wouldn't even be in here normally because he wasn't an engineer, and sure he might know a few things like how to replace a doorknob, being why he's here, but watching Banzu is interesting and confusing because he's got such purpose. It must really be great having drive like that and knowing where he's going in life.]

What are you making with all that? And, mind if I have one of those doorknobs? I need one.

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If you can find one that ain't brass you can have it. Think I saw one 'round here somewhere.

[If Sync looks he'll find an overly ornate one that's probably supposed to be expensive and fashionable but just looks hideously tacky and will dominate any room it's put in with its ugliness.]

I just need the metal. Making parts for a weapon.

[With how uncommon firearms are in Union he wouldn't expect Sync to know what "ammunition" is, so he'll keep his explanation simple.]

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Not brass huh...

[Glancing around it is, unfortunately unmistakable, and Sync makes a face. He did need to keep his room locked after all. Picking it up, he glances at Banzu's stack again, and remembers what he said he needed all them for.]

Yeah? What kind of weapon?

[He might know the concept, having asked once as a child, but no, he doesn't understand ammunition and likely not the term either.]

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[Banzu continues to search.]

A shotgun.

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A bit over my head.

[He tosses the doorknob between his hands a few times, trying to make himself go ahead and buy it before he changes his mind over the sheer hideousness.]

...Well hey. If you work with metal, can I hire you? [a beat] Not for a doorknob.

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[Banzu stops his searching and turns to face Sync.]

Sure. What do you need?

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Maybe some kind of knuckles. Trying to beat on some Pokémon can be rough bare-handed. Definitely a mask though. I'd like a sturdy one so I don't have to replace it.

[outtahere]

[Many people would ask questions about why Sync would want weapons and a way to hide his identity. Banzu figures that he doesn't need to know details like that. Plausible deniability and all.]

If you're looking for something basic that's no problem. If you want something that's Enhanced then I'd need to do some research first and it would cost more.

[Also OOCly Banzu can't create another Enhanced item for a couple of weeks, so there'd be that delay too.]

[rejected_trash]

[It's for the best, because while it's just personal reasons right now he may very well be making an opening deal with a future vigilante. He shrugs in response. Right now he's not in a rush.]

I was always told to put your trust in who you hire. I just need it strong and light. If you can make me something more like gloves, that'd be great. You got a name or address so we can talk if you need my opinion or anything? [He holds up the doorknob for Banzu to see.] Because I've got to get this in before someone lets themselves into my place and you've got to get to work on you...what did you call it? Shoutgun? Shotgun?

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Shotgun. Waiting on a batch of steel for it, so I've got about a week to work on something smaller.

[There's one thing that he'd better check now though.]

Can I take a look at your hands while you're here?

And I'm Banzu. [Insert number for his Warp Band here.]

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Oh. [He couldn't think of much else to say; he doesn't keep up with the steel trade unless he's directly in need of something. Nodding at Banzu's question, he moves and pays for the doorknob so he doesn't forget and finally pockets it before holding up his hands, looking them over himself.]

Call me Sync. [It's said a bit absently, but he nods and makes a note of the Warp Band number before sharing his own.]

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[One day, when Union has the ability to mass-produce steel, this won't be an issue. But for now custom orders are the only way to go.

Banzu sets down the things that he's going to buy and examines Sync's hands, comparing their shapes and sizes to his own.]

How much do you want the mask to cover? And is there any particular design you're looking for?

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[Nodding at the question, more to himself, he looked around and...finally spotted Scherzo, his Fletchling, picking at screws, and likely to nick one if Sync doesn't make him put it back. This gave him an idea.]

How about making it look like a Flying Type's beak? And...Just past my nose as far as coverage. [He realizes this will likely take a lot of correspondence suddenly.]

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[Personally Banzu would have gone with a full-face mask, but hey, whatever the customer orders, right?]

Can do. You're looking at... [A pause while he does some mental calculations before coming back with a price. It's not exactly cheap, but he's not gouging Sync by any stretch. It's very reasonable, all things considered.] Still interested?

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[It would be a lot more practical, but Sync is feeling 'expressive'. Also poor. Very poor after Banzu gives him a quote; it looks like Scherzo will be doing more of the eating between them, but hey. Sync's got a good feeling about this, so he'll go with it.]

Sure. If you think of anything you want or need that'll lower the price don't hesitate to toss it out though.

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[He'd be even poorer if he was asking for the mask or the gloves to be Enhanced. The main reason that it isn't lower is because Banzu knows that anyone else would be charging something around this price, or maybe a bit higher.]

Sure thing. Don't let me keep you from fixing your door though. I'll call you when I get home.

[There will of course be correspondence once Banzu gets back home, with Banzu modeling the mask in clay as they talk and putting it on video so that Sync can give proper feedback. I'm assuming that the end result will be something like the mask and gloves here? If so there will be a request for Sync to provide a comfortable pair of leather gloves and some matching pieces of leather. The gloves will end up looking slightly bulky if someone's paying attention, but not obviously so, and will have pouches filled with lead shot on the knuckles to add weight when punching. The mask will be unpainted metal (he wanted cost reductions, right?) but textured to accept paint easily. It will probably be made of brass (or possibly nickel if Banzu can get some) and will be as light as Banzu can reasonably make it without compromising strength. The parts of the mask over the eyes will be a very fine mesh that won't impede Sync's vision too much, but will still block others' view of his eyes somewhat. There will be an adjustable leather strap on the back to hold it on. Close examination of the mask will reveal that it has no seams anywhere, even when it switches from solid metal to the fine mesh. It's like it was cast in a single piece, but it's too perfect even for that.

The final price will be a bit lower than Banzu's initial estimate, though how much Sync spends on the gloves could eat up that savings. They'll be ready before the visitors arrive in Union. That's right; three days to make items of this quality. No questions will be answered as to how this was done. "I work fast" is about as much as he can expect.]

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[Sync nodded, giving a parting wave, and taking the screw from his Fletchling before they departed.

Not expecting such prompt service, Sync is surprised at the call, and yes the end result is very predictably as pictured, and while the final price helps save some money, it is almost negated by the request of the gloves and leather. Not that he minds however because it will be very much needed. While questions are expected when Banzu is done, Sync lets it go, since, he made these with no questions either, just a comment he'll probably hire him again at some point. ]