[text] @riku; lantern security [open]

[equinoctials]

Hey. I know we owe our escape to everyone here and the distraction those Hunt guys pulled off, but they're still called the Fire Snatchers for a reason. I'm thankful. Still don't trust them around my lantern and neither should any of us.

If you don't already have something sturdy to secure your lantern to you, I've made a bunch of clips that can do the trick. These are strong enough to carry my weight. It might do for climbing in a pinch too.

The ferry's expected to come soon. When it does I'll be at the docks handing these out. If I run out then I'll make some more.

I've got a workshop going, if you need something made or repaired, message me. I'll tell you if I can do it. Could use some help getting material from the scrapyard, that's all.

One more thing. I made a headlight for those electric bikes, mostly it's a bracket for a lantern with a focusing lens, it's worked ok. Materials are a real pain, if you want one I'll need your help with that.

-Riku

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[fjorgedinfire]

There's a few of us used to be sailors back in life - we could teach folks a few knot-tying tricks, make sure people really know how to secure something with a rope or thick string.

[equinoctials]

[ A sailor, huh? As an islander, Riku grew up with the sort of relationship with water that saw every kid understood what to do with rope and boats by the age of ten. ]

It's easy to forget not everybody knows their way around knots. Thanks. That's helpful.

whoops, @fjord

[fjorgedinfire]

No problem. I take it you know what a useful thing it can be to be able to tie shit together however you like.

@silent

[callada]

Wouldn't mind a sturdier clip myself. Good thinking, thanks.

[equinoctials]

I meant to get these done sooner. I'll put one aside for you.

text, @quicksilver

[techtype]

I'd ask for one of those clips but my lantern's kinda stabby.

I can always help with collecting stuff tho.

[equinoctials]

I had a feeling you'd chime in. Thanks, Prompto. Are you familiar with the scrapyard?

[techtype]

no prob!

Mmmostly?

there's some parts of it I haven't been in, but mostly yeah.

text @Ultra_Magnus

[legalcy]

Riku,

As a mechanoid being, would it be possible for you to fashion some sort of holster on my body that can hold my lantern safely?

Minimus Ambus

[equinoctials]

I don't see why not. That's not gonna hurt you? Measure the dimensions of your lantern and let me know.

[legalcy]

Riku,

For a surface modification, it should not cause me much distress. Cybertronians reconfigure our forms at least a few times in our lives, but they do have access to surgeons and medics who know how to ensure we are unharmed after intensive work.

That is why I will not risk having the lantern built into my chassis for maximum protection, but I will allow alterations to my plating.

Minimus Ambus

@wayne

[pearlstrings]

That reminds me, there's a car I know of. That'll be in need of a headlight or two.

private|

[pearlstrings]

Are you sure you're ready to be back to work?

private

[equinoctials]

It's something I can control.

[equinoctials]

It runs?
I've been working on a version that works with the flame of a torch. These don't throw a ton of light like the real thing. Better than nothing.

@SuprNerd

[moderatelymaladjusted]

You have a workshop?

[equinoctials]

Needed something to do over the winter months.

—text, @parker

[webshoots]

Hindsight being 20-20 and all, we can't say that the name's misleading...

[ the question, too, is how have the wild hunt survived? solis is one person, the night market something else entirely, but when one person becomes a dozen becomes a double more, it does raise questions about what they've been told. ]

That aside, sounds like you've been busy. How many clips do you have?

—text, @parker

[equinoctials]

[ And how did their boss manage to find a tailor and a stylist while scraping out a living in the mines of all places? Damn girl. ]

Winter weather doesn't agree with me so I had a lot of free time.
30 or so, probably not enough for everybody. I'm gonna need more metal.

@hamada

[tadaishi]

I'd definitely like one of those clips. Are they like carabiners?

[equinoctials]

Yeah! They're exactly like carabiners. Didn't know if anyone else here would recognize the word.

@shouto

[swellter]

I'd like a clip.

What do you want in exchange?

[equinoctials]

You're new, right? It's yours.
Right now it's enough to get up to speed on the situation. If you want to do something anyway, I could always use more metal from the scrapyard.

Just make sure to bring a ball or large stick for the "dog" to play with when you do.

@cuttingedge; text

[knifecollecting]

[She's improvised a sling of sorts for her lantern, but a metal clip would be more reassuring...]

i'll take one if you have enough. do you want anything in return?

[equinoctials]

You got it.
Could always use more scrap metal. Or if you find any tools while exploring, wouldn't hurt to have more spares at the general store or something.