#Southport Mechanic

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Finding a reliable mechanic Southport is simple, but not always simple. Simple in the sense that the procedure isn't too difficult, but not so simple because you frequently have to sort through a slew of mechanics to find one you can rely on. 

Get in touch with us at Fast1 Motor group and know more about our services.

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Because I'm obsessed, I thought about what would happen if a BG3 and The Bonneville Game crossover ever happened. I know what my Bonneville characters would be doing in BG3, but what would the companions be doing in The Bonneville Game?

The Bonneville Game takes place in the fictional small, isolated town of Bonneville, Pennsylvania. It's a horror comedy about three hapless podcasters who play a demon summoning game they found on the Internet. Afterward, all hell breaks loose.

Bonneville is important because it's where the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest.

Wyllyam "Wyll" Ravengard He's originally from Salisbury, England. He's fresh out of school and ready to see the world. He got his degree in International Relations from Durham University. His father is Mayor Ulder Ravengard of London and Ulder wants his son to follow in his footsteps. Wyll is a lot less confident in what his future should be.

Wyll arrives in Bonneville as part of his traveling the world. He just wants to figure out his life for himself. He ends up getting a job as a 911 dispatcher, which is how he finds out there's something rotten in the state of Pennsylvania. Over time, he'd eventually find himself working as a Nonprofit Program Coordinator for something like Human Rights Watch. Odds are, even if he settles down in Bonneville, he'd continue to travel in hopes of saving the world.

Due to his heroic nature, he decides to stay to help when he discovers demons are running wild. If he were in the Bonneville world, Minty would 100% fall in love with him. Do you know how ridiculously cute this ship would be?

Gale Dekarios He's originally from London, England and he's well educated. He'd end up teaching at the Community College of Bonneville as a favor to an old friend, but he'd fall in love with the town. He'd want the students to have a good education, especially since he'd see a lot of bright kids trapped in poverty. He'd be an Associate Professor in the English department and an accomplished author in his own right.

He'd have a lot of papers and articles published. He'd have a book or two under his name. He studied at Cambridge and, in the past, he taught at Oxford and Glasgow University. After he meets Minty, Laura, and Ingrid, he becomes a valuable researcher to the team. Any time they don't know the history or lore of something, he's there to assist.

He did have an affair with a professor when he was a university student. (This is in lieu of him having a goddess as a lover.) It did mess him up for a while. If he existed in this universe, I'd bring in Tessa as his wife. He'd already be married by the time he's introduced to the story. He married an American which is why he was in the States to begin with.

Karlach Cliffgate She'd be connected to Bex's past, but I can't say how just yet. She'd come to Bonneville when Bex helps get her a job. She's from Chilham, Kent, a small village, which is about 18 minutes from Canterbury. She was an only child to Phillip "Pluck" and Caerlack Cliffgate, who have passed. She'd be down to help out the leads when shit hits the fan.

She'd eventually go back to school to get an Associate Degree in Cyber Security with Gale's help. He's the one that helps her get her paperwork in order and guides her in her coursework.

In this universe, instead of a mechanical heart, she has PoTS (Postural tachycardia syndrome). Karlach becomes a huge fan of both the Philadelphia Eagles and the Philadelphia Flyers. She also loves the England woman's national football team, the Lionesses, and the England women's national rugby union team, the Red Roses.

Lae'zel Klier Lae'zel grew up in Southport, England, but her parents are German immigrants. Lae'zel is an only child and her parents have high expectations for her. It's difficult for her to live up to them and she constantly pushes herself past her limits. She also was never taught how to properly process emotions. I would definitely love a universe where she and Laura fall in love. (It'd be either Lae'zel and Laura or Karlach and Laura.)

Due to pressure from her parents, she joined the Royal Air Force and she would eventually be stationed at the Edwards Air Force Base in Lancaster, California. She was a RAF Regiment Officer and she very much believed in everything she was doing.

She planned on staying for her entire career in the RAF, but things would change after coming to Bonneville. She'd be invited while on leave by a fellow officer and end up in the thick of things. (Meaning, a demon was released in the town by the time she got there.) She'd come back after her service ended to stay and figure out a new life there. She'd also have her beliefs challenged and realize she doesn't want the future her parents picked for her. It may seem out of left field, but she'd eventually open her own plant nursery, Crèche Klier.

I didn't know how to approach a surname for her, so I found a name that was kind of like K'lirr. I'm very proud of that ridiculous plant nursery name.

Shadowheart Sharman (Real Name: Jenevelle Hallowleaf) Shadowheart grew up in London. What she doesn't know is that she was kidnapped from her home and raised by her kidnappers. This girl is Lifetime movie material.

When she was 15, her "parents" moved the family to Bonneville to avoid detection. They were nervous Shadowheart's real parents would find them if they stayed in the UK. They felt safer in Bonneville because it's a small, relatively unknown town.

You'd think kidnappers trying to keep a low profile would name her anything but Shadowheart and yet.... She was teased for it growing up, but she's become fond of it over time. Her "parents" were incredibly abusive to her, but they would do it in the name of religion.

Her world is turned upside down when she discovers her "parents" actually kidnapped her. She deconstructs everything she's ever learned over time and she also comes out as bi. She would eventually become a veterinary technician and settle down with a partner. (If your Tav would be a perfect fit for her in this world, I'd love to know!)

Her kidnappers' surname is a play on Shar's name.

Astarion Ancunín He's originally from a well-to-do family in London. He was sheltered growing up and by 17, he planned to attend law school. He wanted to focus on practicing criminal law. He was in his first year of university when he met an older man named Cazador. Astarion would become entangled in an abusive relationship with him. His parents would try to pull him out of it, but it only seemed to push Astarion closer to Cazador.

Astarion dropped out of school and cut off contact from his family and friends. He was abused for years by Cazador and felt helpless to do anything about it. Cazador has some secrets he holds over Astarion's head to "keep him in line."

Cazador would be the reason they come to Bonneville. He would hope he could take advantage of the fact the veil between the living and dead is at its thinnest in Bonneville. This would lead to Astarion finally finding himself and breaking free of Cazador's control. They would still have to kill Cazador, especially since he'd become a big bad.

Once he was on his own, Astarion would get back into law as a legal receptionist before studying to be a paralegal. He's not totally confident he wants to be a lawyer anymore, but he may get back into it one day. He just wants to focus on getting better first.

Bex would fall for this guy.

Halsin Silverbough He's from Shaftesbury, UK. He's a Pediatrician in this universe and very happy with his job. Bonneville has always had just one pediatrician in town. When the previous one was about to retire, he reached out to Halsin to take his place. Halsin agreed to be a temporary stand-in until they found someone else. I think we all know how the whole "temporary" thing went. Halsin now lives in Bonneville permanently.

Everyone knows and loves him. He still whittles and reads in his off-time. He's known for his love of honey and ducks. He's also the guy everyone approaches if they need an extra set of hands on a project or help on the farm. He's down to earth and well-adjusted.

He refuses to drive. He bikes or takes public transport everywhere. No one knows how he does it. He lives right next door to his office which helps immensely. Naturally, he'd want to help our heroes once he finds out a demon has been released in Bonneville. He might even feel responsible for one of the local legends terrorizing the town later on down the line.

Romance wise, I was torn between Ingrid or having be poly with Bex and Astarion. Or maybe it's a poly situation with all four of them.

Jaheira Harper Jaheira is from Warsaw, Poland. She's a widow and her late husband was Khalid Harper. She's traveled all over the world as a foreign aid worker. She only comes to Bonneville when her adopted daughter, Rion, moves there with her partner. When Jaheira finds out something sinister is happening in Bonneville, she can't bring herself to leave. At least, not until everything is dealt with.

Minsc Kamenev and Boo He's originally from Sviyazhsk, Russia. He once competed in the Olympics for archery and he now is an archery instructor in Bonneville. No one knows how he got to Bonneville or why he even came, but everyone loves him. He also has a little pet hamster named Boo who seems to be unusually smart for a rodent. Boo may even have some kind of tie to the veil.

If my research is correct, his surname alludes to "stone." I picked it as a nod to the fact Minsc is known as "the Stone Lord."

Minthara Baenre Minthara is a Major in the British Armed Forces and hails from Manchester, England. She grew up in a wealthy military family. They were dysfunctional as Hell. Minthara dislikes her parents and her siblings. She visits home every holiday season, but only to terrorize her family. She'd be trying to figure out what is going on in Bonneville and how to use it to her advantage.

Enver Gortash I don't have much for him yet. (I also have to be mindful of spoilers, too.) He'd arrive in Bonneville after hearing about the veil. I do like the idea of him being a low level politician from Liverpool who is slowly climbing up the ranks. He hopes Bonneville will be the key to getting the power he craves.

Tessa Chastain Dekarios I'd bring over my Tav, Tessa as Gale's wife. She might get an original story of her own someday, but right now she only exists as a BG3 Tav. She'd be an author with a troubled past. Her father is a known criminal and Tessa was a troubled teen. She turned things around in her 20s and would go on to publish a book at 25.

Gale would be a fan of her work. They would meet at a book signing and the rest would be history. He wouldn't go in with the intent to "woo" her. In fact, Tessa would make the first move. Things would just fall into place for them. Tessa would be an American who hails from Philadelphia.

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Spinal Decompression Therapy in Fairfield: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you dealing with persistent back pain or sciatica? You're not alone. Many Fairfield residents struggle with spinal issues that affect their daily lives. But there's good news: spinal decompression therapy might be the solution you've been looking for. Let's dive into this innovative treatment and see how it could help you regain your quality of life.

What is Spinal Decompression Therapy?

Imagine your spine as a stack of building blocks. Sometimes, these blocks can get compressed or misaligned, causing pain and discomfort. Spinal decompression therapy is like a gentle, controlled stretch that helps realign these blocks, relieving pressure on your nerves and discs.

This non-surgical treatment is gaining popularity in Fairfield for good reason. It's an effective alternative to more invasive procedures, offering relief for conditions like:

Herniated discs

Sciatica

Degenerative disc disease

Chronic lower back pain

How Does Spinal Decompression Work?

Picture this: you're lying comfortably on a specialized table. As the treatment begins, you feel a gentle stretch in your spine. This is the magic of negative pressure at work. It's creating small pockets of space between your vertebrae, allowing:

Herniated or bulging discs to retract

Nutrients and oxygen to flow more freely to injured areas

Pressure on pinched nerves to be relieved

Think of it like using a vacuum to carefully pull a slipped disc back into place. It's precise, controlled, and oh-so-effective.

Types of Spinal Decompression

Mechanical Spinal Decompression: Using state-of-the-art machines to provide consistent, measurable traction.

Manual Spinal Decompression: Skilled practitioners use their hands to apply targeted pressure and stretches.

What to Expect During a Session

You'll lie on a comfortable table

A harness is gently secured around your pelvis and lower back

The table slowly moves to create the decompression effect

Sessions typically last 30-45 minutes

You might feel a stretch, but it shouldn't be painful

The Benefits: More Than Just Pain Relief

Spinal decompression therapy isn't just about temporary relief. It's about long-term healing and improved quality of life. Here's what you can look forward to: Immediate Benefits:

Reduced pain

Improved mobility

Better sleep quality

Long-Term Advantages:

Decreased reliance on pain medication

Avoidance of invasive surgical procedures

Improved overall spinal health

Is Spinal Decompression Right for You?

While spinal decompression therapy has helped many Fairfield residents, it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. It's particularly beneficial for:

Athletes recovering from injuries

Office workers with poor posture-related issues

Seniors dealing with age-related spinal degeneration

However, it's not recommended for everyone. Pregnant women, individuals with severe osteoporosis, or those with certain spinal implants should explore alternative treatments.

Finding the Right Provider in Fairfield

Living with back pain isn't something you have to accept. Spinal decompression therapy in Fairfield offers a safe, effective way to address your spinal issues and get back to living life on your terms.

We encourage you to schedule a consultation with a qualified provider like Southport Chiropractic.

Southport Chiropractic stands out as one of the leading providers of spinal decompression therapy in Fairfield, CT 06824. Led by the experienced team of Dr. Richard Pinsky and Dr. Cathy Brodows, we offer personalized care and cutting-edge treatments to help you achieve optimal spinal health.

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Smooth Ride, Healthy Engine: The Importance of Engine Oil Replacement in Gold Coast 

Your vehicle's engine is its heart, and one way to ensure it stays healthy is through regular engine oil replacement. At Hearn's Motor Repairs, serving Gold Coast, Main Beach, Biggera Waters, Arundel, Parkwood, and Southport, we emphasize the significance of this simple yet critical maintenance task. 

The Role of Engine Oil: 

Engine oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle. It lubricates the engine's moving parts, reduces friction, and dissipates heat. Over time, engine oil can become contaminated and lose its effectiveness, potentially leading to engine damage. 

Why Engine Oil Replacement Matters: 

Engine Longevity: Regular engine oil replacement prolongs the life of your engine, preventing wear and tear. 

Fuel Efficiency: Fresh engine oil helps your vehicle run more efficiently, improving fuel economy. 

Optimal Performance: Clean oil ensures that your engine operates at peak performance. 

Trust Your Local Mechanic: 

When it comes to engine oil replacement and other automotive services, it's essential to have a reliable local mechanic near you. Hearn's Motor Repairs is your trusted partner for logbook servicing, brake repair, wheel alignment, and more. We also offer services like engine diagnostics, car audio installation, and even engine swaps. 

Contact Hearn's Motor Repairs: 

For comprehensive car repair services in Gold Coast and nearby areas, get in touch with us at 07 5537 6155 or email us at hearnsoffice@jdhautogroup.com.au. You can explore our complete range of services and even schedule roadworthy inspections or pre-purchase inspections by visiting our dedicated pages: 

Contact Us 

Services 

Basic Servicing 

At Hearn's Motor Repairs, we're committed to keeping your engine in prime condition, ensuring a smooth ride and a healthy engine. 

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How Can You Easily Identify Car Frame Damage?

Are you feeling that your car's frame is damaged? How are you so sure of it? If you aren’t, now is the time for you to assure yourself of the same and take your vehicle to a car crash repair centre near you to get it fixed.

Have you recently been in a car accident? This means that there may be some problems with your car. At this point, you should wisely search the Internet with the tagline "crash repairs near me" to find and get in touch with a good and reputable car mechanic. They are your best bet in this regard, and you can always count on them when your car’s health is extremely poor. However, it is extremely important for you to know whether your vehicle’s frame is damaged or not.

Causes of Frame Damage

When it comes to understanding the frame damage of your car, you need to learn about the causes of the same. Look below to learn about them in detail.

Car Accidents: The most common reason behind the damage to your car frame is a collision, especially a high-impact one.

Rust: Rust is the main reason behind the weakening of your car frame, and it can cause it to corrode.

Poor Maintenance: If you don’t maintain your car well and regularly, it can lead to corroded and weakened frames.

Extreme Weather Conditions: Hail storms and floods are harsh weather conditions that can cause the car frame to be damaged.

Ways to Identify Car Frame Damage

There are a wide range of signs you can look out for to identify car frame damage. Look below to learn about them.

Rattling or squeaking noises when driving your car down the road.

Uneven gaps between doors or body panels that are not closing properly.

Visible damage signs, like cracks, dents, or creases in the frame.

Southport smash repairs professionals can help diagnose your vehicle if you are not sure what to do.

If your car is suffering from severe frame damage, never keep it on your driveway for a long period of time. Get it fixed in the finest and most efficient manner possible with the help of the best car mechanics near you. Get the job done now!

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Humphrey's Auto Care

Humphrey’s Auto Care is your locally owned and operated car mechanic alternative to the big chain stores, committed to excellence, and dedicated to providing excellent quality products and services at affordable price.

Humphrey’s Auto Care is located in Southport, and we service the Gold Coast offering all available tyre brands, and we also offer some budget brands at some cheap prices for the convince of our clients. We are also an Approved car Inspection Station and we can help with Vehicle Safety Certificate, Roadworthy Certificate and RWC. We offer full service auto repair & maintenances.

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We Also Provide The Greatest Mobile Southport Mechanic Services!

Instant Mobile Roadworthys is conveniently located in Southport, between the Gold Coast and Brisbane. We hope to be your one-stop shop for all your automotive service needs in the future, from mobile Southport Mechanic to in-shop services at our new facility. We are a one-stop shop for all your automotive needs because we have over 20 years of relevant experience. Customers may also be certain that their work is covered by a comprehensive warranty, giving them complete piece of mind. We recommend having your car maintained regularly, especially whether you drive a lot or don't use it much. Instant Mobile Roadworthys offers a comprehensive range of mechanical services to help customers fix automotive difficulties and keep their vehicles performing at their best. For example, log booking services are essential to preserve your manufacturer's warranty and must be accomplished on a regular basis. Contact us right now if you need the best mobile Southport Mechanic has to offer.

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Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (14th October 2022) Part 1 of 2

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Volkswagen Service Center Southport | VW Mechanic

Pinnakle Mechanics is the Best Volkswagen Service Center. We are provide high quality service every time by Volkswagen Service Center Southport.

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What Automotive Tools Should Be in Every Mechanic’s Arsenal?

Do you like to work on vehicles? It is better that you should have a set of automotive tools that can help you with the repairing services. These tools will help you have a set of tools that can be used to repair various defects in vehicles. Some of the tools are quite helpful for clutch repairs on Gold Coast. This can be quite helpful to be in a mechanic's arsenal. 

Let's look at the tools that need to be in every mechanic's arsenal.

Wrench Set:

Every mechanic requires a crow-foot wrench set which helps them work with the engine compartment's cramped quarters. These wrenches have an extended bar allowing you to repair any screws, nuts, and bolts from afar. The flare-out design of the crow-foot wrench is best for removing brake and power steering lines. 

Underhood Light:

Another necessary item in the arsenal of a car mechanic on Gold Coast is the underhood light. You can not only use it for working under the hood but also for working underneath the vehicle. The strong holding magnet will keep it in place, and the tube is rotatable to 200 degrees. This allows you to check all the corners while working.

Scaler And Chisel:

These two items are needed to remove old paint and rust from the car. The tool may look scary, but the needles on the sides are not quite harmful to you. You need to make sure to wear protective glasses and gloves for protection. 

Socket Set:

Every mechanic should have a socket set that can be used for various purposes. With the tool kit and socket set, you can do a lot of repairing work. These are also needed for clutch repairs in Southport, among many other repairing jobs to be fulfilled.

Being a mechanic, you need to have some essential tools in your toolkit that can be quite helpful for you in repairing cars. 

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Welcome to Price Street Mechanical & Commodore Wreckers! The only place to get your car serviced in Southport at an affordable pricing. We are also tyre Service specialist.

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Day 2 Sequence 0

Oh you Nameless!

 You, children of the world outside of time. You, forgotten subjects of Kings long gone. 

Stay but a while, and be welcome. 

No mere beasts of land or sea or air are you. No mere sprites of elemental chaos! 

You are our brothers! 

You who toil here alongside us. You who sweat and burn under the same sun, the same sky! 

Are you not also children of the Great Storm? 

Stand with us! Let us make our stand upon this cast off, forgotten isle. 

Let us make a New World!

Attributed to Shakeer Matumla, at the ceremony of ground-breaking of the temple of the Four Kings.

Year 0, of the New Common Era.

****

To the reader,

It may be to your further benefit, to provide you with some grounding in the social fabric of the city beyond this archive. A vital point of clarification that may be helpful to you, is that in Artisan, humanity may not be as you know it. Phenotypes within the same human genus remain within a single classification. Ergo, the Oruk, Gobbish, Dwarphen, Elvan, Bestal, Iowan, and other peoples, are merely ethnic subgroups of humans that have mixed among one another for generations in the city.

****

The dawning sun rose into a clear sky, shining over city and glinting off the Barrier Wall like a blinding beacon across the far horizon. The Wall towered over the city, its bronzed, coppery surface rising a thousand feet towards the sky, and casting a long shadow over the inner ring. In the early morning mist, the curved, circling wall filled like a colander, vents slowly steaming as the fans pushed the cloudy air from the inner ring to the outer rim and the sky beyond. 

For three hundred years since its emergence, the wall has shielded the inner ring from the wind and waves of hurricanes and ruinstorms. Its emergence yet another of the city’s mysteries. Three centuries past, the founders of the city of Artisan prepared for the worst as a grand wave appeared from the south, poised to wipe the city clear of its people. As all gathered inland, scrambling and in panicked distress, a deafening klaxon sounded from the citadel, and the earth shook as the wall, once thought a highway around the city, pushed up through the piled jetsam and arose, roaring into the air. The wave broke hard against the wall, flowing swiftly around the shielded inner ring.

Generations hence, the Wall still shields the city proper. Piled against it are mountains of scrap, pushed from across the island into three massive Yards that encircle the inner ring. Only the Three Ports persist outside its protective embrace, gambling against the mercurial odds of another great wave.

Within the Wall itself are the domains of the protectors and stewards of Artisan. The precincts of the Artisan Sanitation Enforcement Corps (A.S.E.C) and the Artisan Mechanical Engineering Corps (A.M.E.C). Each corps with its own vital contribution to the maintaining of a city in constant need. Artisan is alive, in a thousand different ways; the vibrant colors of its people and their crafts, the lush gardens of its high towers, the surging life of its waterways. But the city is dangerous; the beasts of the lower Undercity, the behemoths of the Deep-Down, and the shifting lifelines of the city itself.

If the Department of Sanitation acts as a bulwark against the monstrous terrors below, then the Engineering Corps are the stewards of the precocious landscape above. Artisan has power, water, and natural gas for a thousand years and more, but none of it given freely. The city as it stands, its towers and streets, were grafted by the founders onto the Citadel and shifting plates of the floor of the inner ring. An entire grid of utilities, built atop, around, and spreading from a powerful beating heart of unknown providence. 

Perhaps then it is fitting that the price paid for this plentiful bounty, is that the lines of water and power and fuel, like wild vines, must be carefully pruned and realigned whenever they shift or grow outside their bounds.These departments of Sanitation and Engineering are the glue that holds Artisan together, the soul of the Barrier Wall.

****

The main street of Southport was broad. Wide enough for a pair of Heavy Sweepers to pass through with their attendant squads at full spread. It shot like a ray from the Barrier Wall, meeting the base at the massive South Gate, and continuing through Southport to the harbor. The morning mist was thick, cascading down the Wall, and billowing over and through the Port and the surrounding Yards. The gate had opened before dawn, time for fishmongers and merchants to pass through on their way to the markets of the Inner Ring. Squads of Trashmen and Engineers from the nearby precincts had passed through the gate and begun to assess damages in the dark hours, taking statements about both the storm, and the artillery damage. The streets were still marred by  craters from the previous day’s attack, and the Heavy Sweepers and repair teams of the Engineering Corps would not arrive until after the assessments were complete. 

Raven stood in the morning mist, the colossal South Gate towering before him. He could still smell the sea air and feel the winds of Southport at his back, he felt the rising sun burning away the lingering fog and heating up the day.

He was going home. It was a relief, but also strangely sad; like he’d come to the end of some adventure. Like nothing was going to be the same…. What was he getting so mushy about? It had only been a day! A long, busy day, sure, but a day nonetheless. He turned back to look down the road to the harbor, just a mile away. The sea was still there, blue green and vast beyond reckoning. Looking up from it he saw the open sky, uncluttered by the towering buildings of his home borough, or the long, deep shadow of the Barrier Wall. He felt the slightest of pulls, somewhere deep in his gut. Thinking of the people who had bought him drinks and cheered him, the people who had worked and fought so hard for their homes… he would have to come back. And it was not even that far? Now that he thought of it, he had never ventured beyond the Southwest Quarter where he and Abby had grown up. Never crossed the Southern Spoke. It had never occurred to him. And was it that unusual? There were plenty of people in the Old Quarter who never left it. But was that going to be him? 

“Kid. You awake there?” Carlos’ question stirred Raven back to the world like a prod in the ribs. That’s right. He had to get back to the Third Precinct and report on the old man and the Walkers. He had to see if Cortez was alright. His thoughts again veered to reflection as he stepped forward. Beyond the wall was so different. How had he never heard of the Griefers? And he still did not understand why Marie had talked about them the way that she had. He would ask the Chief about it once things were settled, he decided as he strode towards the massive gate.

Raven had been woken that morning by Carlos, who had shushed him as they had navigated through the unconscious patrons and towards the door. Some ways down the road they had been joined by Marie, who had appeared at their side on a motorcycle drawn rickshaw with “Fortuna’s” painted on the side. How had she managed to appear so abruptly riding something so loud? How half awake had he been to have missed that engine? 

She dismounted and began walking the bike alongside them. Raven moved to help but Marie grinned like his Captain again, like she was going to bite part of him off. “Gotta restock after a party like that!” She had said with a smile. And that was that.

The three of them approached the Gate. They passed several Trashmen as they entered the dark of the Barrier Wall. The Trashmen had been surprised to say the least to see Raven in his battered Sweeper Armor coming in from the Outer Rim. One had begun to open his mouth when Raven interrupted, frantically asking to use their radio. They obliged.

Raven was fit to burst with anxiety. With his heart in his throat, he called in. “Ahem, this is Sweeper Raven Daniels. Squad 13 Trash Panda. I,hm, I’ve been separated from my Squad. Has anyone from Trash Panda made it back to the Precinct?... Over?”

Static. And then…

“Daniels?” asked an incredulous voice. “You- you’re listed MIA, presumed deceased! Good to hear that isn’t the case! Over.”

“Yes, um, thank you? I washed up in the Outer Rim. I’m just now getting in through the South Gate and am enroute to Precinct 3 to report. Is Commander Hobbs going to be available at all, today?” Raven choked down his excitement; Carlos had at least taught him that it wouldn’t do to go off like he’d been drinking with the merpeople in the canals. A little restraint would be wise. A little less panic. Even if he was panicking. Just a little. “Some of my report, well, it’s better if he hears it sooner rather than later. Over.” 

“We’ll pass along the request asap, Sweeper Daniels. For now, just get back to your precinct. Over.”

“Thank you, … um,over.” Raven breathed. He’d just have to hope Hobbs would see him today. He didn’t know how much longer his news could wait. He thanked the Trashmen for their radio, then returned to Carlos and Marie. They’d stayed with him, standing a few feet away to give him privacy, but they were watching him and Raven could tell by their glower and smile respectively that they’d been talking about him.

“Got that squared away?” Carlos asked with a raised eyebrow.

“That was very nicely put. I’m sure if you keep your cool just like that, they will take you very seriously when you give your report.” Marie nodded with apparent satisfaction. Raven felt comforted… but also patronized? Like she was about to offer him a sticker for keeping his bunk tidy.

Nevertheless, he felt a measurable decrease in his tension. His message delivered, Raven resumed walking. The South Gate passed through the Barrier Wall, across the bridge that spanned the seemingly bottomless chasm below the wall. He spared a glance for the abyss. Only a day before, he had stood on a platform, being lowered into the Deep-Down. Even that deep, he still hadn’t seen the bottom. And then, with a few more steps, they were in the Inner Ring. 

All at once, Raven could smell the rich, sweet air of the Inner Ring. Its many blended scents of food and worship and industry came together to form a smoky, fragrant musk, that was altogether different from the salt air of Southport. He had never noticed before just how thick the air was in the city he had always called home. Raven had missed it. But, he realised with a twinge of regret, he’d miss the sea air as well. He would visit. He had to.

Carlos and Marie were being awfully quiet, he realized suddenly. He spun swiftly to look at them. Marie was smiling benignly at him. Carlos was very pointedly looking at the road. He noticed Raven’s narrowed gaze and acknowledged it with a mild eye roll. “You’re certainly set on chasing down this guy, aren’t you?”

“Of course!” Raven struggled to understand why this was even a question. “I know what I saw was unbelievable, but it’s true. It’s happening right now, and even if I don’t understand...most of it, I can recognize that this has the potential to put everyone in danger. I have a responsibility to, to at least tell people about that danger. Even if that lands up being all I can do.”

“And if they don’t believe you,” Carlos asked leadingly.

“I’ll make them,” Raven said.

“And when that fails,” Carlos said.

“Then I’ll go down there and stop him myself if I have to!” … Raven stopped, considering his own words. He caught himself looking away for just a moment, but quickly returned his gaze to Carlos, who seemed to be regarding him carefully.

Finally, Carlos said, “you’re going to get yourself killed.”

“This is my home. It’s in danger. I’m probably gonna die from it anyway and I’d rather do so on my feet, helping.”

Carlos considered him, then threw his head back and groaned. “Four Kings, Kid. You’re something else.” The older man seemed to shift through a series of emotions as he looked down, shaking his head, scowled at Raven, then looked away to hide a half smile. “You, Kid, had better hope you didn’t use up all your luck getting washed down the right storm drain.”

They had come to a stop in the middle of the road. Raven was vaguely aware of traffic moving around them, the influx of morning merchants and refugees making their way into the city, but he was waiting for the old man. Somehow, he knew, this was important. 

Carlos looked Raven squarely in the eye. “You’re set on this.” It was not a question. “May the Great, the Strong, the Wise, and the Just watch your back, Kid.”

Raven stood agape for a moment, then smiled toothily. “You take care of yourself too, .. Pops” 

“Pops?!” Who are you calling ‘Pops?’” Carlos snorted.

“Would you rather I called you ‘Old Man’?” Raven laughed.

“Hey, HEY! I’m 37, dammit,” Carlos snapped. Marie chortled behind him. “I’m not old,” he said in a smaller voice, scowling. Marie exploded in laughter.

“Thanks for everything, Miss Fortuna. Bye, Pops!” Raven smiled as he waved, then turned towards the municipal entrance to the engineer’s stair and began his ascent into the heights of the Barrier Wall.

“You okay with letting him go like this, Carl?” Marie said quietly as they watched Raven make his way up the stairway and out of their sight.

Carlos’ face was somber. Contemplative. “Kid has to do his own growing up.” He said flatly. “You alright with your inquiries today?”

“We shall see!” She grinned. Her smile faded. “If a Mercer Consortium foreman has been making new friends inside the ring, then they’ll be outside the normal movements. I just need to find out who’s been breaking routine, and we can go from there.” 

Carlos nodded. “Just you -”

“I’ll be discreet!” She smiled again. “Honestly, that boy has you worrying all over, hasn’t he?”

“I always worry.” Carlos growled. Then he looked back over his shoulder after Raven. The young sweeper had vanished into the heights. “Seems these days I just have more urgent things to worry about. I have a stop to make, then I have to go see Henrie. Meet you at the Tower when you’re done?”

Marie nodded. “You mentioned that last night. You said it could be related to Raven’s story about the man controlling walkers?” She looked worried. “Then you be careful too.”

Carlos nodded and started walking. He could hear Marie’s engine as it faded into the distance. She was right. He was worried. He had a lot to worry about right now. And it was already looking to be a long day ahead.

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