Clockwork workshop

[heterodine.livejournal.com]

“Today” Agatha said as she pulled out boxes of springs, cogs, wheels and various gears “we are going to build the actual clock mechanism.” She pulled out two differently sized hands. “Don’t forget that you need these hands, as well as the mechanism to make them move. I have printed out for you a handout with images of how this one gentleman built his clock, step-by-step. You do not need to cut your own gears and wheels, but you do need to assemble them as pictured here.”

She took a breath and looked at her two students. “This may take you more then just today’s workshop. You are welcome to come in any day the shop is open to continue working on them.”

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Re: Questions?

[heterodine.livejournal.com]

"Oh!" Agatha's eyes lit up. "If you do that, can i come watch? I have never seen a naval battle, jsut a dirigible one."

She nodded "excellent. bring them in and we will take a look, and i will order soem parts in the meanwhile."

Re: Questions?

[actingltcrumpet.livejournal.com]

"I'll likely stage it in the pond, so you're more than welcome to attend," Archie chuckled. "It will be rather more sanitary than a full-sized ship-to-ship engagement, but I can provide further details."

Re: Questions?

[heterodine.livejournal.com]

"Excellent. Andi would love details. How does the inability to move vertically change the strategy? Are there more survivors due to not being many meters in the air?"

Re: Questions?

[actingltcrumpet.livejournal.com]

Archie went into a concise explanation of basic naval strategies as used on sailing ships, using some of the gears and cogs from the box of clock parts to illustrate.

"As for survivors, well, that's a different story. Cannon shot crashing into wooden decks creates a hell of a lot of splintering, and I don't mean slivers under the skin. Add to that the fact that medical care on deck was often rudimentary at best, and surviving an engagement did not necessarily mean a successful recovery from injuries sustained."

Re: Questions?

[heterodine.livejournal.com]

Agatha shook her head sadly. "War is never good, no matter what hte technology, eh?"

Re: Questions?

[actingltcrumpet.livejournal.com]

Archie nodded. "I never thought I would, but I've become quite accustomed to a more peaceful life. I don't know that I could go back to that, now."

Re: Questions?

[heterodine.livejournal.com]

"Do you have to, go back i mean? Are they expectign you back after you are done with school?"

Re: Questions?

[actingltcrumpet.livejournal.com]

"I think they would honestly be more surprised if I did come back." Archie chose his words carefully. "I've other plans in place, though, so God willing, it won't be an issue at all."