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[fateality]

Well now. This is all hell of a thing -- ALASTAIR, savin' worlds, temporal bugs full of acid an' whatnot -- but I've got a bit of a conundrum.

I'm a man of many skills, but a cobbler? Oh, far from it. And I've a pair of boots that are a bit in need of a rescue. Suppose I could take what I've been generously given by your very fine organization, but these are a bit near an' dear to my heart.

I don't suppose any of you wondrously talented individuals could help me out? I'd be very much obliged.

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voice, @Doc Knock

[paintjobs]

Stepped in something unpleasant and bug-shaped, did you?

[ he feels u buddy ]

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[fateality]

If only I could blame it on those little buggers. Nah, I'm afraid this happened right before I ended up here.

I'd hate to cut my losses. Not a lot of pair of boots like these exist, but sometimes that's just the way of it.

[paintjobs]

And it's only your boots in need of repair? That must have been a very specific happening.

[fateality]

Everything else is easier to fix. Landing feet-first in fish guts? Little less so, I'm afraid.

[paintjobs]

[ ugh. sympathy: fully restored, and he makes a disgusted noise ]

I might actually prefer the bugs.

[fateality]

My thoughts exactly. [He gives a dramatic sigh.] Had some pirates to get away from [and an angry ex-partner out to kill him] and ended up in a pile of it during my grand escape.

Frankly, as soon as I got here, I was relieved I got the chance to clean up.

[paintjobs]

There are a few benefits to this place, considering the alternatives.

I think you'd really better give them up, honestly.

[fateality]

Frankly, I'm just relieved to be out of a hairy situation. I'll take what I got for the moment.

You're probably right, but I figured I'd give it a shot before I said good-bye to them. At least my hat's salvageable.

[paintjobs]

I'm familiar with the relief. It makes me wonder if our gracious hosts offer the option to stay kidnapped.

[fateality]

Well, if they're beggin' for help this much, I reckon we can stick around.

Name's Twisted Fate. Who do I have the pleasure of speakin' with?

[paintjobs]

One can hope.

The name's Knock Out, and the pleasure's all mine. [ this guy is actually surprisingly tolerable for a human... if he is human..... how weird. ]

[fateality]

Charmer.

So, does that make you a real Knock Out? [we'll see how long that sentiment lasts]

[paintjobs]

As a matter of fact, it does. [ and thank you for appreciating that, stranger that he's decided he likes ] I think you'd fine I'm very aptly named.

I have to admit, though, I'm not sure what that implies about a name like yours.

[fateality]

It certainly sounds like it. Listening to your voice certainly gives that impression.

I think it'd be a little more fun to let you use your imagination on that one.

[paintjobs]

Trust me, my [ deep, inappropriately sensual ] voice is the least of it.

Now then, as to your name... I think I'm beginning to have a few guesses, with your username in mind.

[fateality]

Oh, now your teasin' me, K.O. [He laughs.]

If you got ideas to share, you have my attention. Hard to do otherwise.

[paintjobs]

Oh, I'm not sure. They might sound like rude speculations.

[ u sound like a card game cheat, buddy ]

[fateality]

Now now, I think comin' from a voice like that, I'd be awful flattered in any case.

[well ur not wrong]

[paintjobs]

I bet you would.

I think I'll keep it to myself a while longer, we'll see if you prove it first.

[fateality]

What a tease.

All right, I'll play it your way. Any chance I get the opportunity to see your face sometime?

[paintjobs]

Oh, that sounds doable, as long as you can get yourself out to the courtyard. I've about had enough of navigating the castle.

[fateality]

Not a problem. I'll be there before you know it.

[paintjobs]

I don't suppose you'd be taking requests on your way out here?

[fateality]

Well, I'm not normally so generous, but you've put me in a good mood.

What can I do for ya?

[paintjobs]

A polishing cloth. As large as you can find one. It turns out bug goo shouldn't be wiped off with one, if you still want to have it afterward.