Action 19You do your best to be social, figuring having some contacts in the area would be convenient, and he
is kind of cute. Of course, approaching you like this, he is
also probably a spy sent by one of your many rivals. But still, they are not match for you, and he is but human - whatever his aims, he might prove useful.
"Uh... hi. Ho-how are you?" You stutter back.
Damn. That's a good response, right? Wait, he asked you a question. Damn it all, what the hell did he ask you.?This social stuff has never really been your field of expertise, thats for sure, and he managed to catch you off guard. Luckily, he seems to take it in stride. He laughs a bit.
"Good, good, its a beautiful morning. Yourself?" You suddenly remember that he had asked you if you were new in town.
"Uhm, yes. I'm new here. I only recently moved in." You debate whether or not to tell him it was into the house down the street. If he's a spy, maybe you should keep that information to yourself for now. Still, gotta try to make a good impression.
"Good to see a new face around, then! So, what are you working on there?"
"Oh!, Just, you know," you stammer a bit "Just looking some stuff up... and, uh. Ah! I made a game, yes. A masterpiece, really." Why didn't you think of it! You can surely impress him with your most recent piece of work.
"You make games? Wow, that's pre-."
"I threw it together yesterday, definitely blows everything else on this site out of the water." You continue. He seems a bit taken aback. Or something. Damn it, you must have made a mistep... ah, you know! You can...
"Would you like to give it a try?"
He smiles, "Sure. You put it up on OldSky, huh? I guess I have time for a few rounds of some little flash game."
"Also, in exchange for playing my game, you should buy me some more coffee and a cinnamon bun." you say, as you push the netbook over to him. Pulling up the game, you were suddenly reminded of how hungry and tired you were by your growling stomach.
He raises an eyebrow at you, then laughs. He still seems a bit taken aback again, though. He turns to the game and gives it a try, but doesn't mention anything about the food. You wonder if you should press him about it, then decide against it. He plays for a minute or two, but seems increasingly more confused.
"I don't... I mean, this looks nice, but... I'm not sure exactly what I'm supposed to be doing..." he says.
"Oh," you say, "the first levels pretty simply. I'm sure you can figure it out." You consider offering him advice, but then you remember that you hate when people offer you advice on overcoming challenges. Takes all the fun out of them. And since you're trying to make a good impression, you should probably just let him figure it out on his own.
A short while later, he's got a game over screen. You encourage him to try again, but again he loses fairly quickly.
"Well, uhm... I'm sure its a very nice game, really, but I think it's beyond me. Anyways, it's nice to meet you..." he says, standing and offering his hand. You stare at it for a moment before realizing what he wants. You take his hand and look up at him.
"Dr. Donlan." you say, grinning. "But you can call me Dr. Rose." That was a smooth line. Very smooth, in your opinion.
"Well, my name is Nathan. Nathan Barnaby. Nice to meet you, Doctor Rose." He puts a weird inflection on the Doctor part, you're not sure why. "But I'm afraid I've got to be going. See you tomorrow, maybe?"
"Maybe." you say back, and wave as he heads out the door. That went well, you think, even if the man is obviously an ignoramus of incredibly proportions. You never really were very good at this social stuff, and its been a few years since you really engaged with someone outside of your colleagues and fellow students, whom you generally loathed, so you might be a bit rusty as well. Still, social interactions are just another puzzle to solve, and you're sure with a bit of dedication you can apply yourself and master it in no time at all.
New Relationship Added: Nathan Barnaby - Acquaintance (Neutral)
Knowledge Gained: Psychology + .1
Time Constraints:
1.5 Months (43 days) - Science competition
3 Months (82 days) - Return of Cousin
Known Locations:
Cousin Caroline's Basement
Coffee Shop
Scrapyard
Scrapyard Warehouses
Wearing:
Casual Clothing of NORMALCY!
White Lab Coat of SCIENCE!
Glasses to correct your POOR VISION!
Yellow Dishwashing gloves of SCIENCE!
Comfortable Shoes of SCIENCE!
Regular Clothes (under Lab Coat)
Inventory:
2 Reference Books
--Chemistry
--Physics
Letter addressed to one Dr. Donlan
Devices:
Design and Machining device
Tools:
Cheap Netbook
Metal Saw, Wood Saw
Drill with an assortment of bits
Hammer
Dwemel
Sledgehammer
Soldering Gun
Fire Extinguisher
Assorted wrenches/screwdrivers/pliers/wirecutters
Some other tools you forgot about in the back of your drawers
Smoke Detector
Large Table
Workbench
Remote Control
Parts:
Small Sheet Metal (x1)
2x4 (x2)
Large Plywood Sheet (x1.5)
Screws and Nails (Many)
Solder (x7)
Circuit Board (x2)
Magnetron
High Voltage Power Transformer
Small Motor
Small Wheels (x4)
Large Plastic Tarp (x1)
Various Wires (x13)
Duck Tape (x29)
Rope, 25ft (x2)
Circuitry (x1)
Spigot (x1)
Small Pipe section (x1)
Small Plastic Tubing (x3)
Chemicals:None
Minions: None
Knowledge:
Primary Passion: Programming! Level 3.7
Secondary Passion: Engineering! Level 2.2
Specialty: KillBotics (+1 effective level)
Other Disciplines: Psychology Level 0.1
Gained Knowledge: None
Relationships:
Nathan Barnaby - Acquaintance (Neutral)
Negligible Fame
Mild Megalomania
Medium Frame
Small Metal Sheet [x2] OR Plywood Sheet
Screws or Nails
2x4 [x2] or Small Pipe Section [x4]
Medium RC Roller
Medium Frame [Chassis]
RC Motor [x2] [Engine]
Small Pipe Section [x2] [Axles]
Small Wheels [x4] [Wheels]
Nails and Screws
Wires [x2]
Duct Tape [x1]
Platform Modification
Plywood Sheet [1/2] or Small Metal Sheet
Nails and Screws
Primitive Touch Sensor
Metal Scraps
Various Wires [x2]
Solder[x1]
Plastic Tubing[x1]
Circuitry[x1]
Laptop Hookup
Various Wires [x2]
Solder[x1]
Circuitry[x1]
Now, you're games been up for a little while now. Perhaps people have commented on it? But you ARE pretty tired... perhaps it can wait until you've gotten some sleep. Or is there something else more important to do?
You are Very Tired (extremely tired + coffee).You are Hungry.TIME:
7:35am
Author
Topic: Woman of SCIENCE! (Read 63007 times)