(CLOSED.) the all-consuming fire

[headhunt]

Who: Jiktor (Jayce + Viktor) & Karlach
Where: Jiktor Workshop
When: Sometime after initial Cube appearance.
What: Two scientists delve into the concept of Infernal machinery.

Warnings: Body horror?

( when she had promised to return later, karlach had thought that she would have been there sooner. back to see jayce, to make the acquaintance of viktor, and to show them the wretched fucking contraption in her chest. it's just that—things happened. a lot of things.

and then karlach found herself second-guessing the idea. what if there was no solution? what if there is no one here who can work with infernal machinery and never will be? what if obstacles were falling into her way because of it?

well, fuck that. that's not who she is.

karlach calls jayce to set up a time to come see the both of them. then she arrives promptly on time or maybe even a little early. don't worry about it. the important thing is she's knocking on the door of their trailer. right now. )

Hey!! I'm here to show you my tits!

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[hexcurse]

[ The trailer looks much the same as the last time she visited, minus a large phallus painted on one side. In its place are smaller artistic endeavors: simple outlines of interlocking gears, wrenches, hammers - some of these look as though they were interrupted mid-sketch and abruptly shift into equations. Jayce made sure to schedule this appointment during a day when their assistant isn't in, expecting Karlach wouldn't appreciate her problem becoming a teaching moment.

With her loud pronouncement, the door swings open quickly to a slightly red-faced Jayce. ]

Welcome back. [ He'll step out of the way for her to enter. The fish tanks have multiplied, as has the mystery goo. There's shelving for the tanks, although some still sit on top of the workbenches. There's design work hastily pushed to one table in the corner, the top papers seem to show plans for prosthetic limbs.

Jayce himself isn't much changed, although he might have recently trimmed his hair and beard. He waves in the direction of his partner. ]

I heard you and Viktor already met.

[mechatheism]

We did, yes.

[Though she may not have made the connection. Viktor seems unfazed by the way she announces herself, not that he's especially emotive. Perhaps he's more curious about what she might think, to realize that Viktor is Jayce's mysterious partner. He's hard to miss once she enters, perched on a stool that's clearly been adjusted to accommodate his height, the Hexclaw perched over his shoulder mid-solder.]

Jayce has given me some of the details.

[He waves one of his primary hands vaguely into the air, as if to indicate that he's received broad strokes. Better to keep things focused on business, if the way Jayce flusters is any indication.]

[headhunt]

( the sound that karlach makes is a breathless little "ah". like all of the air escaping from a balloon.

what she had expected was teddybear-like jayce and another nerdy type that she could tease and embarrass. lighten the mood. keep it from getting serious, especially if they've got to start addressing her expiration date. that is, however, not at all what she's looking at.

no, she's looking at that fucking thing from the lake! the thing that looked like it could be some kind god-avatar! fuck! )

Oh, shit! It's you!

( good gods, if she had known she would have been far less rude to him last time. whoops! hopefully he didn't mind her too much.

there's a weird excited feeling in her stomach though. she's not sure why, but there's something much more hopeful about this endeavour if this is the duo at the helm. the two of them really remind her of both omeluum and blurg, another mismatched pair of brilliant minds. )

Sorry about last time! I'm Karlach.

( because she has to introduce herself personally.

then, hastily and maybe even a little clumsily, she sets a small basket down on a surface near jayce. it's nothing special—just wrapped sandwiches and some bottled water and soda—but karlach knew she had to bring something. it's one of those things. if you're gonna ask someone for a favour (especially a big one!), you gotta show your own sincerity. )

Brought this for your time.