Merriment 16; Voice

[namethattune]

There is now a clothes dryer in the laundry area.

For those unfamiliar, the low setting is for delicate clothing that would otherwise be harmed by high heat and friction; the medium setting should be appropriate for most train-assigned clothing; and the high setting should be reserved for sheets and towels only.

[There's a moment's pause, and then:]

Please do not attempt to ride in it; we would not want anyone to end up in medical.

[If he doesn't issue a warning, someone will try it. He just knows it.]

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voice

[consider8]

Who would do something like tha-

[Eight, you know PERFECTLY WELL WHO...]

...

Good idea.

[namethattune]

[Nothing quite like hearing that realization in real time.]

Thank you.

[consider8]

[There's an awkward pause for a moment, but since she has taken the time to express her disbelief.]

What are the power requirements of the dryer? Would it be a drain on the train's resources?

[namethattune]

I doubt the train would have allowed me to purchase it if it would cause that great a problem.

That said, it is probably wise not to run it all day every day.

Voice - this tag is such a thing i can't find machine dryers when searching 'japanese clothes dryer'

[jan_ken_hacking]

Oh, that will be helpful.

Thank you- was it hard to fit, though? Dryers are very big. [Or at least, they seemed big? She'd only seen them at Chaldea- drying laundry in a dryer wasn't really a huge thing in Japan.]

We have fun here

[namethattune]

Not terribly - it is no bigger than either of the washers.

[jan_ken_hacking]

That's good....there's a lot of laundry, and I was worried there would be enough time to make sure everything dried. This should be a lot easier now. [A sigh of relief suffice to say...]

[namethattune]

That was the idea, yes. Hopefully laundry will take a little less time now.

[jan_ken_hacking]

Yes!

[Oh, but-] Are they large enough to handle blankets and sheets easily?

[Those always seemed tricky to dry....]

Voice

[agoodsoul]

Wicked, that'll make chores much quicker.

[He's a good boy who helps with the chores, it's much appreciated.]

Did you buy it?

[namethattune]

I did - I had thought it might prove useful.

I will admit to some selfishness, as there are few things better than a hot towel after the spa.

[agoodsoul]

Hundred percent, mate. Sure we'll be breaking it in in no time.

Nah that's legit. Fresh outta the dryer just feels real nice, yeah? Like a warm blanket? That's the good stuff.

[namethattune]

I believe Murphy may already be on his way to do just that. [The smirk is audible. Nothing quite like promising luxury to get someone to go do the laundry.]

[agoodsoul]

Don't blame him one bit.

[Sometimes it's the little things, Siebren.]

Y'know, probably wouldn't hurt to put a sign on there about cleaning the lint out. Don't need it bursting into flames from that being so stuffed up.

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[adropofsunlight]

Oh, are dryers those things that spin around a lot, but you cant see through the window?

[She had to check. But she at least remembers them from the last world.]

[namethattune]

[You know what, he'll take it.]

Yes. They generate heat and are meant for drying clothing quickly.

[adropofsunlight]

Fascinating. Though I never quite understood how exactly it is able to generate heat. Is that due to it spinning that causes it?

[Hey, she enjoys learning random stuff if she can. Wasn't like she could back home.]

[namethattune]

It is generated by electricity, to my understanding. Generating heat via friction would likely start a fire.

[adropofsunlight]

I see. How does electricity do that? Though to be fair I would ask how it does anything really. It's a pretty amazing thing at the end of the day.

[zombiemessiah]

Oh Thank Fucking God it's been so long since I've had dryer warm clothes I could cry. One of the saddest things to go with the apocalypse. Freshly dried shirts.

[namethattune]

[Murphy seems to be a man who enjoys the finer things in life.]

I believe it is currently open, if you would like to treat yourself.

[zombiemessiah]

[Like shampoo and conditioner and shoes that have soles! Real luxury. But if he can get those with style too? Chef's kiss.]

You've done a rare thing and actually talked me into doing laundry.

[Unless he can trick someone else into it. Which would be preferable? But he'll do laundry if he has to.]

Better also warn them that certain fabrics will shrink.

[namethattune]

And all it took was most of my points.

[He's smiling, though. He can appreciate Murphy's tastes here.]

That is why I gave instructions. Perhaps I ought to write them down.

[zombiemessiah]

True, but there's a difference between 'damaged' and suddenly finding yourself in high-waters. I can rock a lot of looks but capri pants are not one.

...On the other hand, don't say anything. The entertainment could be worth it and I'm sure some wizard or another could magic them back to another size.

[namethattune]

Have you tried recently? You may find your tastes have changed.

[He is absolutely messing with Murphy. That smirk is audible.]

Miss Spider may be able to, for a price, though I would prefer not to make more work for her unless necessary.

[zombiemessiah]

Never pulled them off in any skin color I've had. And I'm a guy that'll do argyle vests if you catch me at the right stage of post-life crisis. But, come on, you're a tall guy. You gotta know what it's like to end up an unwilling victim of short pants.

Ahhhh I dunno. She might end up in a mood for a sugar rush. That's a whole lotta spider she needs to feed.

Voice

[firewalled]

But it's a waste if I'm this short and I don't ride in the dryer!

[He's mostly being a little shit, but he can't deny he's thought about it.]

[namethattune]

And it would be a waste of something far more important if you do.

[Namely, you.]

[firewalled]

Such a spoilsport. I can handle a couple more burns if I get a fun ride out of the deal!

[Rich, no you cannot.]