001 ⚙️ the light of the sunrise

[ar_cane]

[ There's nothing remarkable about Viktor's first thought intentionally shared through the Murmur other than this: JAYCE TALIS AND JINX OF ZAUN CANNOT PERCEIVE THIS MESSAGE. For all others, Viktor's accented voice can be heard, soft but distinctly metallic, resonating through the shared consciousness of all who open their minds to the connection. ]

I'm looking for anyone who has experience in robotic engineering, mechanical maintenance, medical prostheses, or surgery and amputation.

[ While he doesn't offer any context, his tone is even and calm as if he's putting out a general want ad rather than a cry for help. It's a curiosity, but a focused one that is searching for results. ]

Also, if anyone has located a hospital or any other facilities that might have medical supplies, a robotics lab, or any business that requires mechanical tools, I'm looking for some specific equipment.

Oh, and my name is Viktor. Some of you may be familiar with my... friend, Jayce Talis. [ There is a weighty pause before the word friend. ] I'd appreciate no one mentioning this to him.

Comments

[ar_cane]

No, I don't even know if it can get infected. It stopped working when I arrived here, and I'd like to get rid of the dead weight.

[goty]

Uhh, even dead limbs can get infected.

[ar_cane]

Well, yes, but not limbs made of metal. Unless you consider rust an infection, but technically that's a reaction between iron and oxygen catalyzed by water.

[goty]

Jesus, dude, I thought you were gonna fucking cut your leg off or something.

[ar_cane]

Jesus? [ Even when feeling sheepish, he can't stop himself from asking about the unfamiliar word. The Murmur translates spoken communications, but he still doesn't recognize that term. ] My apologies for startling you. When I mentioned that it stopped working, I meant it quite literally. I have an attached robotic arm that's lost power.