I13DT - Sticking To Things I Understand

[Allison Rogers]

Allison was in the small service area of the garage with her bike, pulling some panels off and inspecting the internal workings again. "If I have to pull the engine," she muttered to herself, pulling a tool out of her own personal toolbox and taking the air intake off. Her mood was somewhat dark and she had an iPad with speakers set up nearby blasting some Guns N' Roses.

((Open))

[Nick Varkan]

Nick was parking his own bike when he heard the music from the service area and went to see who was in there. He peeked in and whistled his appreciation... of the bike. Of course, the woman was nothing to sneeze at either.

"Nice ride."

[Allison Rogers]

"Thanks," she said, looking up. "Right now it's just a pain in my ass though. Something didn't make the trip properly."

[Nick Varkan]

"I know how that is from bringing mine over, but then mine's not nearly as pricey looking."

[Allison Rogers]

"It's not like I can take this to the dealership either, since I've put some custom work into it."

[Nick Varkan]

"Mind if I take a look? I'm a pretty good at the mechanic thing. Also, telekinesis is damned handy in repair work."

[Allison Rogers]

"Be my guest," she said, moving aside. "I think I may have to take the engine out and check all the parts again."

[Nick Varkan]

He knelt down to inspect the motorcycle visually while gently "feeling" around inside the it's guts with telekinesis for any obvious problems.

[Allison Rogers]

There were a few things that had gotten jarred loose and could just be put back into place, but something inside the engine had broken loose and would have to be replaced.

[Nick Varkan]

He closed his eyes for a moment. "Something's definitely broken in the engine... part of the camshaft I think, but I can't be sure until seeing it visually."

[Allison Rogers]

She sighs, "Just my luck then, I guess. Want to help me pull the engine out to get a better look?"

[Nick Varkan]

"Sure. I've got nowhere to be for awhile," he said as he stood, before extending a hand, "Name's Nick."

[Allison Rogers]

"Allison," she said, shaking the offered hand before sorting through the tools they'd need to pull the motor.

[Nick Varkan]

Nick used his powers to start the process while she looked, but even he needed some tools.

"Don't worry about any of the basic tools. My powers can do the simple things."

[Allison Rogers]

"Where's the fun in that though?" Still, she only pulled out the special stuff. "College student?" She asked as she started working one of the bolts.

[Nick Varkan]

"Yeah. Music major with a side of superhero," he grinned.

[Allison Rogers]

"That seems to be the way to go around here."

[Nick Varkan]

"Where else but Xavier's can somebody learn how to literally save the world?"

[Allison Rogers]

"Depends on your definition of 'save the world'," she said with a grunt as she pulled off a stubborn part.

[Nick Varkan]

"Like stopping a mad scientist from another dimension from ripping reality apart."

[Allison Rogers]

"I believe that's in the dictionary under 'saving the world'. Some of us are just less... hero-inclined."

[Nick Varkan]

"And there's nothing wrong with that," he answered as he finished removing a bolt.

[Allison Rogers]

She finished another bolt, "Every once in a while, I wonder..."

[Nick Varkan]

"...that maybe you wouldn't make a bad crimefighter afterall?"

[Allison Rogers]

"No, I still think I'd make a lousy crime fighter. Just maybe that there's something wrong with that. I'm sure you'd call it 'old person's regret'."

[Nick Varkan]

"You? Old?" he asked incredulously.

[Allison Rogers]

"Aren't all your teachers old farts?"

[Nick Varkan]

"Only some of them. Though having an immortal old fart around skews the scale."

[Allison Rogers]

"I've heard about Sackville. He would skew the curve a bit."

[Nick Varkan]

"Having an immortal history professor is actually pretty cool though. I think the high-schooler I'm power tutoring might even have some kind of crush on him, but he does have that 'looks kinda like David Bowie' thing going for him."

[Allison Rogers]

"That would certainly be a plus." The iPad switched over to playing AC/DC's 'Shoot To Thrill'. "So what do you do in your off time besides the superhero gig?"

[Nick Varkan]

"Work on my music mostly, and hang around in the Rose & Crown. Occasionally perform there too."

[Allison Rogers]

"You'll have to let me know the next time you're playing. Music goes well with a good beer and they have a few good ones."

[Nick Varkan]

"Hell yeah it does," he agreed, "I'll be sure to do that."