Audio | UN: SpeedofThought

[doubled_speed]

Anyoneknowhowtoknit?

[Wait, no, he's talking too fast, isn't he? Dammit. Tommy curses under his breath in several languages and then breathes deeply.]

Does. Anyone know. Howto. Knit?

[Ugh, he hates it when he gets hit by these moods.]

Got insomnia and allthatshit. Need my handsandmind busy. Back home I'd go running. Or work waslike building stuff. Hands and brain busy.

[And if he doesn't have something to distract him, he was going to vibrate so much something might explode.]

Comments

[architector]

Yes, as well as lakes, cave systems. It takes a great degree of focus and attention to detail, though.

[doubled_speed]

Teach me.

[architector]

Happily, though we should start small. Have you ever assembled models before?

[doubled_speed]

Nope. Wouldn't even know where to start

[architector]

[He chuckles at that.]

Then why don’t we find a hobby shop and see what we can find, just to get your feet wet?

[doubled_speed]

Awesome man. Where should i meet you?

[architector]

The merchant dome. We'll see if we can't find a suitable model to begin with.

[doubled_speed]

I'm already here, waiting. Hurry up man.

action;

[architector]

[And he did just that, making record time because, while he's not quite as fast as Tommy, he can still move faster than a human eye can see.]

At least you didn't call me old.

[He smirked, crossing his arms.]

[doubled_speed]

[Tommy snorts at that point.]

Except you are.

[architector]

Not by my species' standards.

[He smirked and motioned toward the hobby shop.]

Shall we?

[doubled_speed]

[Tommy nods and enters, frowning at the space. It smelled like plastic and paint.]

What do you build your things out of?

[architector]

[It Antonio's enhanced senses it positively reeked, but he was accustomed to it.]

My miniatures are typically built from scratch, much like a larger building: tile, mortar, glass, wood. These are simpler, but less complicated.

[doubled_speed]

Simpler sounds good. For now.

[He's pretty prone to something detailed and exciting once he gets there.]

What's simple?

[architector]

Pre-built pieces with instructions.

[He smiles, moving among the rows of displays.]

Do any interest you?

[doubled_speed]

[That sounds... That sounds pretty cool. Of course he'll be slowed by the time it takes for things to dry, but if he could learn to cook, he could learn this.]

I don't know. I've never done this shit before. Not like this. I did part construction for a while. Made computer chips and motherboards to spec.

[So he really does have the skill for this.]

[architector]

Then tell me this: what do you find interesting? Automobiles? Trains? Aircraft? I am, of course, partial to architecture.

[doubled_speed]

[Man, that isn't an easy one. Tommy doesn't really care about vehicles at all.]

Think they have houses?

[architector]

I'm not sure. Let's have a look around.

[Though he's very hopeful they do. Houses happen to be some of his favorite models.]

What sort of house would you like to find?

[doubled_speed]

Something... idyllic.

[Was that wrong to believe in? That if he doesn't have a home, he can make one?

[architector]

[He nodded. Antonio had been in similar situations. In his past, he has lived in a crypt, a cave, and a sunken hole.]

If not, I'm sure we can come up with something.

[There were small trees, fences, miniature materials to build a house.]

If we get enough supplies, I'm certain we an design something.

[doubled_speed]

[Design?]

Not sure I'm creative enough to plan something out.

[architector]

[He smiles.]

Tommy, I'm an architect. I was offering. You can describe to me your perfect home, and I'll design it in miniature, and then we can build it together.

[doubled_speed]

[Wait, really?]

I... I think I'd like that.

[architector]

[ He smiles at that. This is what he really enjoys.]

Then why don't we go for a coffee and you can tell me about your dream?