DIVA: Jetbird and the Kid #3

[Andrew Perron]

On 7/8/2015 10:11 PM, Scott Eiler wrote:
> On 7/6/2015 9:28 AM, deucexm wrote:
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>>     "Indeed, Mr. Cortland," the Lawson lady returned coolly.  "A /real/ big deal.
>> However, there still remains the foremost problem of /fixing/ the system,
>>which is why I need you two.  Can it be done?  And if not, how long does the
 >> town have?"
>>     "A single cycle, no more," the Kid returned, stepping into the filtration
>> room and heading toward the three overflow tanks.
>
> It might have been good to stop the episode here, and save this dialog plus
> Jetbird's agreement for next time.

Agreed!

>>     Jetbird nodded his agreement, likewise crossing the threshold of the room,
>> but going no further.  "The Kid's estimate is about right, I think, judging by the
>> sound your system's making.  It's a good thing you got us when you did, or you'd
>> have a /much/ more interesting time trying to hold things together!"
>>     "But you /can/ fix it," Miriam persisted, "can you not?"
>>     "I wouldn't want to give you false hope, ma'am," Jetbird replied gently, "so
>> I'll wait for my partner's verdict.  But I'm a pretty hopeful sort, myself."
>>     The Lawson lady's lips twisted into a slightly wry smile.  "That you are, Mr.
>> Cortland, that you most certainly are."
>
> But this is some good character stuff.

And agreed. <3

Andrew "NO .SIG MAN" "Juan" Perron, me too