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10000netherworlds2019-01-20 01:52 pm
sublimelymagnificentblitz) wrote in 10000netherworlds2019-01-20 01:52 pm
Two If By Sea
The ancient boat wasn't that great of a discovery, not compared to an airship for example -- but it was still a powered boat, something that could run under its own steam instead of relying on chocobo energy. Assuming it worked, of course, which the Al Bhed had done their very best to make happen.
Still, before they were going to put it to any real use, they needed to give it a shakedown cruise. For that, they needed two people: one a capable Al Bhed mechanic who could monitor the machines, fix what could be fixed, and swim the heck to safety if something went wrong; the other one tough and strong, able to handle heavy lifting or serious work, and preferably able to hang out underwater even without a respirator.
Pretty easy choice, right?
One of those two was hanging out not on the boat, but in the water next to it, floating lazily on his back and just enjoying the warm ocean while he waited for his partner to show.
Still, before they were going to put it to any real use, they needed to give it a shakedown cruise. For that, they needed two people: one a capable Al Bhed mechanic who could monitor the machines, fix what could be fixed, and swim the heck to safety if something went wrong; the other one tough and strong, able to handle heavy lifting or serious work, and preferably able to hang out underwater even without a respirator.
Pretty easy choice, right?
One of those two was hanging out not on the boat, but in the water next to it, floating lazily on his back and just enjoying the warm ocean while he waited for his partner to show.