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 Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 3:02 pm
"Aye, I work with metal and clockwork and all sorts of things. Here's something you might enjoy," he said, rummaging about on the table before drawing out a little bird with wheels instead of feet. He wound it up and it rolled about the table, flapping its wings and opening and shutting its beak.
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 3:14 pm
Hester watched it thoughtfully a moment, suddenly glad she had decided to come here. Something like that little toy had never even crossed her mind, but it was much more charming than the necklaces and cloth sold elsewhere. It may not be as useful, but still...a lovely piece of work.
"It's wonderful." she commented, admiringly. A sudden idea struck her. "D'you have any more? Maybe a rabbit, or something of the sort?" Even without, she'd probably settle for anything.
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 3:17 pm
"Perhaps, perhaps," he said, pondering to himself. "Yes, I think I do." He ducked into the little tent behind his desk, clattering about as he searched through several drawers of odds and ends before coming back triumphant. "Here we go, several varieties," he said, smiling cheerily. He wound several of them up and they set to hopping about the table or wiggling their ears, or doing other various things.
(( back in a bit, dinner ))
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 3:36 pm
Hester couldn't help but try and take a tiny peek into the tent, a bit bemused at the thought of how much could be stored in it and how many more there actually were. The minature show drew her attention away, and when the last rabbit fell still, she grinned, nodding to him. "And there's prob'ly a camel, two fish, and a turtle just in one of these drawers. I wouldn't be surprised."
She glanced to Daithi for permission, hand hovering close to the animal troupe. "May I try?"
{Edit: Same ^^}
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 3:51 pm
Daithi grinned at her - he was quite proud of his work and the interest she was showing flattered him like nothing else. "Oh, of course. And lions and tigers and bears, too, don't forget," he said, winking mischievously. "Mind the dragons though, they bite." He opened the tent's flap, tying it back and giving her a little bow, offering her entry.
(( gah, i'll be gone longer than i thought - going to a concert wot starts at 8, and mom is like "ROAR must be there early for good seats! *flailflail*" so perhaps we can continue this later? =3 i'll be on AIM later tonight, but you can PM me if you prefer. aim name's Sevviekun; i find it easier to keep track if it's all the same. sweatdrop ))
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 4:00 pm
{Hehe XD Go 'head; I probably won't be on later...will you be around tomorrow? I'll try n' catch you then ;3
Enjoy yourself! =D *wave*}
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 12:38 pm
Hester gently scooped up one of the rabbits, figuring its movement and crafting would make the metal delicate, but it the cold metal felt strong enough in her hands. She patted its head with a finger. "I'll keep that in mind." she said seriously, though a smile found its way to her eyes as she did.
"The dragons don't fly, do they?" Placing a hand on the tied flap, she peered into the still, shadowed interior of the tent, then glanced back at Daithi. "It'd be just the thing to find one pouncing from some hidden corner."
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 12:45 pm
Daithi shook his head. "I'm still working out a way to get them to fly on their own, but some of them do flap their wings. That's all though."
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 12:58 pm
"Ah." She nodded. "Well, you'll prolly get it eventually. For now I'm just glad I'm safe." With that she peeked in again, stepping into the tent and looking around at the various signs of workmanship, the tools and creations scattered about. 'I wonder how people with this manage to get around...it must be very slow going.' Then again, there was the mule...
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 1:03 pm
"Ah, I only ever leave the safe ones wound up, and usually not even them," Daithi said, shrugging. "And I appreciate the faith in me," he said, grinning slightly. "Maybe one day the silly things *will* fly. But not today. If you have any questions, though, feel free to ask."
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 1:09 pm
"That's good to hear." Hester glanced down at the metal rabbit thoughtfully. "Questions...I've lots right now." she admitted sheepishly. "If one would be int'rested in buying one, how much would you be asking?" She was curious about Daithi's business in general, especially the traveling part, but wanted to get this part done and over with. Bartering wasn't one of her strong points.
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 1:23 pm
"Well I can see my way to giving you a couple, seeing as you like them so much.. Might you be willing to do an old codger a favor though?" he asked, smiling at her innocently.
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 1:29 pm
Her eyes widened. "But..." This was so unexpected. But even though she felt like it was only right to pay, something felt wrong in refusing a kindness, so with that single word hanging she gave a quick nod, looking as though she'd do anything at the moment. "Of course!"
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 1:37 pm
"You're too kind, lass," he said, pressing another windup rabbit into her hands. "And maybe you'll want a few more for your trouble? See, a tinkerer isn't much good without something to tinker with, right? If you'd be willing to wander about and get some things for me, I'd be much obliged. Mostly what I'm looking for are things from other tinkerers and perhaps someone selling tin or other metals. Interested in looking for me, perhaps? Or, if you'd prefer, you could stay here with Lop whilst I go about and look.. less wear on your long legs then, eh, and I'm sure Lop wouldn't mind a change of company?" He smiled winsomely, the corners of his eyes crinkling up.
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 1:52 pm
Hester wrapped her fingers around the rabbit, listening to his proposition with attentive interest. She cast a considering look back into the tent, but shook her head, already taken by being allowed to keep one. "I'd hate to take them all away, though I wouldn't protest too much if you made me. They'd get lonely." Lop, she supposed, was the name of the mule. "I'd love to get 'quainted with Lop. She looks like good company." A quick smile flashed apologetically over her face. "Not saying you aren't, of course!"
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