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For those that might be interested, I have through considerable effort figured out how to tweak these devices into allowing the display of color video and images beyond sepia.

[There is a steady tap tap tap, like a claw on metal.]

Which I would demonstrate, save that this is a physical change to the device and requires me to put in several very small items to function. Thus if you have interest in seeing each other in color, I can be found at the Second Time's The Charm shop, which sells these communicators, for the next several days. Make an appointment. As I am generous, I will not charge for my considerable time and efforts in this, though I will not refuse donations. You will have to turn your device over to me for a bell or so, there's no way around it. If you refuse, you may purchase another, I can update that one, and you may turn in your old one for recycling.

Technically I can't refuse anyone who asks for my aid. But if you are rude, violent, or otherwise not on good behavior something unpleasant may happen to your device while my talons are in its guts. Try to at least feign civility.

[OOC: The first watch update is here, IN LIVING COLOR. Lahabrea absolutely must get his hands on a watch in order to upgrade it. While this interaction can be handwaved!! you may also come visit Lahabrea and have it done in person for delicious CR! He won't refuse anyone, and he'll take into account rude people at least making an effort at being polite. Upgrades are freeeee! Make an appointment (in this thread or inboxes or etc I don't mind~) and come get your color upgrade!

Although he didn't mention it in this notice, he's willing to teach others how to do this as well, so other people can do upgrades! If you're interested, find an excuse to ask him! I welcome any and all assistance; the more hands I get the faster I can do future upgrades too!]

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[Here's another Dragon, apparently in the middle of the very fine work. Apparently he considers the announcement important enough to drop it for the moment.]

I'm interested in this particular upgrade. When can I make the appointment?

I have openings this evening around sunset. Hm, and the craftsmen said dragons can't handle delicate work.

[He'd already proved that wrong, and probably plenty of other dragons, but it still pleased him.]

[Archer smirks slightly as he turns the trinket this and that way.]

It may depend on particular skills. I've been a blacksmith and a tinkerer during my lifetime. Never saw a reason to change. [small shrug and the matter is dismissed.]

Anyway, I will be there around sunset. Do you require anything in particular for the upgrades? I can check what I have.

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No, I've all materials I require on hand. But if you happen to have thin silver wire you're not utilizing, it can always be put to use. I will see you then.

Till then. [Archer nods curtly and ends the feed.

True to his word Dragon is on time. He does bring silver wire; after all, he did ask and has enough to spare. Checking the name of the shop first, to make sure it's the right place, he enters if the shop is open and offers a polite greeting.]

[It's a fairly ordinary shop by way of selling watches, their holding cases and those silly accessories teenagers are likely fond of. Wood panels line the walls, showcases neatly lit displaying all kinds of potential decorative options, a clerk behind one of them reading a book. She glances up when the door opens, but when the dragon in the corner waves the newcomer over with one taloned hand, she returns to her reading. Not a potential sale, not yet.

Lahabrea's managed to wrap himself nearly from head to toe in shrouding black cloth, only his horns and claws easily visible, but there's no mistaking what he is. The corner against the window he'd set himself up at is brightly lit, sized to large dragon comfort and not standard human, with a table covered in bits of machinery, tools, supplies and opened watches. Archer might well recognize many of the tools and even components, they're not uncommon and certainly meant for fine, delicate work.

Things large dragon claws aren't suited to at all.

A single chair sits in front of the table, comfortable enough without being too inviting.]

Welcome.

[His voice isn't exactly pleasant to the ear, rough and a little gutteral, but he's at least maintaining control of tone, neutrally polite.]

On the off chance your beast favors hoarding precious metals or jewels, be mindful I have some for my work and will need to defend them in order to do these upgrades.

[Simple dragon protocol, no offense is really meant by it. At least in a neutral location, territoriality shouldn't be an issue..]

[The shop's assortment barely gets a perfunctory glance; it's not what Archer's interested in. While Lahabrea's choice of attire gains a hint of raised brow Archer doesn't comment. He puts his watch and silver wire on the table and sits down.]

Duly noted. [a hint of slightly sarcastic smirk shows on his lips.] Rest assured, for my beast sees nothing of particular interest in such trinkets.

[He gestures at the watch.]

Can you explain the process? I have to admit I am curious, and would like to learn it too.

Good.

[That spares one potential headache. At least few other monsters get viciously possessive of things they just happen to spot, so he doesn't have to worry overmuch about encountering it.

The question about the watches earns a slow frown.]

Yes and no. I could tell you I remove the previous imaging crystals and power sources and replace them with very different power sources and crystals, but how much would that truly tell you?

[Maybe Archer, as a craftsman himself, would understand the difficulty in what he'd just been asked - where Archer's understandings of the inner workings of these devices stood was a complete mystery, and sometimes simply telling did nothing at all to actually instruct.]

Tis certainly possible to teach, but not through telling. Sit, and give me your device.

[A gesture; the chair's there and waiting, and he has a supply of watches he's been taking apart and putting back together for a month now. One of these is set on the other side of the table, theoretically in front of where the Servant will sit as bidden.

He's not exactly the friendliest of potential instructors, but he's willing to give it a go - on his terms. A crash course of everything he's learned in the course of his efforts would be difficult at best. But dragon see, dragon do? Surely easier!]

If you are already an artisan of some stripe, mayhap if I proceed carefully you may be able to replicate my procedure. I do not have duplicates of all tools however.

[Right after he asked the question Archer did realize the nigh impossibility. The world that he's from already has different view of science.]

Not much. [he admits as he does what he's asked, taking out his watch and handing it to the other Dragon.]

Tools can be replicated as long as their purpose is understood.

[The watch is promptly taken and briefly examined for identifying marks. He won't lose track of which one is which but ... just in case!

A box is immediately set out in its place, right next to the duplicate watch.]

Claw caps if you don't have them. Might as well make use of every tool currently available..

[He waits only a few moments before turning the watch on its side.]

There is a small catch. A screwdriver or a talon tip fits easily. Twist, and it opens.

[As demonstrated, it pops right in half, displaying the numerous mechanical and magical components within.]

Unfortunately the parts that are needed to be replaced are underneath everything you see; if you are capable of such swift memorization, it may be disassembled and set aside at your leisure. If not ... I have another device with which you may take progress photographs.

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dragons be stubborn!

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