"hrm. I think that you've got a problem with your mainspring, and it looks like your Knuten gears aren't quite connecting. There's some obvious signs of slippage there." He waved the light in one eye and the other as he spoke. "I think you may be past your maintenance, but should be routine."

He glanced at the other students in the workshop and did the "guy head nod" that translated to "Help my drunk friend to the door".

"C'mon, Miz Clay," he said, trying to get her to stand, "just a lil overhaul, nothing too bad."