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[sendiintheclown]

 Does anyone know where I might find some good adhesive and possibly some sandpaper? I've got a good selection of bamboo that I want to cut into strips and laminate together to make practice knives so people can learn how to fight and protect themselves on missions if need be. But I need a way to do the lamination and something to smooth the edges and properly shape them. 

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[sendiintheclown]

[He smirks a little.]

But isn't beauty in the eye of the beholder?

[marriedanidiot]

[ She laughs softly ]

Well, there is some truth in that. But equally there is beauty and there is Beauty, and some things are just... ugly.

[sendiintheclown]

[He chuckles and nods.]

How very true. Thankfully nothing on this train so far seems to be visually offensive in that way.

[marriedanidiot]

Indeed! Well, it's very spartan, by my standards, but not unlovely.

[sendiintheclown]

It's a lot nicer than some places I've been. The beds are softer and warmer than some I've had.

[marriedanidiot]

Hah! There is a good deal of truth to that. I am old enough now to appreciate a roof over my head, and a comfortable bed.

[sendiintheclown]

Hot and cold running water, a kitchen that's stocked with food...

[marriedanidiot]

Absolute marvels of comfort!

[ She agrees with him ]

Every time I grow complacent, or disquieted, I remind myself of those.

[sendiintheclown]

I do the same thing. It's easy to forget the hard times, but also important to remember them.

[marriedanidiot]

Even so! [ She agrees ]

I think that one appreciates the good times more, for them.

[sendiintheclown]

I agree completely. I think if I hadn't had such hard times, I would be more cross with how little space the sleeping cabins have.

[marriedanidiot]

Indeed! I've had to sleep in the forges a time or two, and there are plenty of other locations I much prefer to the beds here too. And well, the food is perfectly nutritous, and options for making your own are provided.

[sendiintheclown]

I'm curious to see what the next food option will be.

[marriedanidiot]

As am I! I hope that 'twill be something easy to cook with. And I confess, I am hoping for more fruits.

[sendiintheclown]

As long as there is some meat available for Amira, I will be happy. Cats are obligate carnivores, after all. And I can survive off anything edible.

[marriedanidiot]

I suspect whoever supplies us has our needs clearly in mind, considering. [ She hums thoughtfully ]

They say that things are removed from the pantry after it becomes clear that folk here cannot eat them. Surely they would also provide for those who need certain things?

[sendiintheclown]

I would assume so. But then again, everything is so mysterious about this train that I am hesitant to expect anything.

[marriedanidiot]

True enough. [ She sighs ]

If only we knew more!

[sendiintheclown]

It would be nice to be able to request an ingredient that we would be working with for the month.

[marriedanidiot]

Yes! Perhaps we could? I don't know... but there IS a feature which allows us to leave statements that are presumably read by whoever runs this.

[sendiintheclown]

I haven't checked that out much yet, I should look into it.

[marriedanidiot]

Mind, I do not know if they READ it. But... it is available, at the least...

[sendiintheclown]

The next issue will just be to decide what to request.

[marriedanidiot]

I would suggest something useful, but also not essential, as we have no way of knowing if it will be fulfilled.

[sendiintheclown]

Perhaps some beans or rice. They are very versatile.