[ He's distracted enough by the view that company's mostly tuned out, but any surprise at the interruption shifts quickly to curiosity. Remus gives the man a quick look over his shoulder, attention caught by the scattered parts. ]
There's no need to rush on my account.
[ Said very honestly and very politely. The only real undercurrent is curiosity, aside from the usual distractions — the press of other minds, the too-loud clatter of each scrap when it touches the counter. The view through the window still pulls at his thoughts, a distant flicker of star charts and bright lights. ]
Are you trying to fix it?
[ Spare parts, damaged machine. It's the more generous assumption. ]
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There's no need to rush on my account.
[ Said very honestly and very politely. The only real undercurrent is curiosity, aside from the usual distractions — the press of other minds, the too-loud clatter of each scrap when it touches the counter. The view through the window still pulls at his thoughts, a distant flicker of star charts and bright lights. ]
Are you trying to fix it?
[ Spare parts, damaged machine. It's the more generous assumption. ]