Part 1: A dusty small town in the middle of nowhere

[RyderHakubi]

Ryder looked up from where he was zoning out as he hear Jan talk about the water problems.  "He's right... I just talked to this old coot in a factory not far from me.  He gave me a list of parts to get in the city, told me I could find somebody to help here."

[Shukuen]

"Well, I can help you carry some of the parts," Leets offered, looking at his satchel and wryly added, "Since I'm apparently equipped to be a courier at the moment."

[Halbarad]

"Did he give you any details on what type of parts?" Clyde inquired, his curiosity increasing. "Or any information on what the problem with the water is?"

[Dracos]

The old man launched into a new tale as they were talkin, starting over the legendary hero Ark and his quest to save the world.

Dracos

[RyderHakubi]

Ryder nodded, pulling out of his pocket the list Greg gave him...

"Yeah," he said, "he gave me this list..."

[Halbarad]

Clyde took the list from the man, scanning it to see what sort of materials were needed. The parts needed would also help to identify the problem.

[Dracos]

Well, it was a bunch of help.  The writing was awful and Clyde didn't recognize any of these things.

Dracos

[Halbarad]

Clyde squinted at the paper, turning it sideways. "I can't even read this. Do you have any idea what the problem with the water was?" He hands the paper back to Ryder.

[Olvelsper]

"I can field that one. The water around these parts are irradiated, and it has to be filtered for safety." Jan nodded.

[Halbarad]

"I'm not sure what you mean by irradiated, but I'd assume it's some form of contamination. What exactly would you need to filter it with?" Clyde asks.

[Dexie Oblivion]

Darx simply sits, watching and listening to the people, thinking things over with himself.

[Olvelsper]

"That...is a bit beyond my area of expertise. You could go talk to the engineer that runs the filtering system, if you'd like. Since the multi-colored haired man seems to know him, it'd be for the best. I know for a fact we'll need to go to either Vault City or New Reno for the parts, though."

[Dracos]

Ryder suddenly felt queasy as the day caught up with him.. collapsing against the table.

Dracos

[Shukuen]

Leets blinked, watching the spikey haired man slump facefirst into the table.

"...and that," he began, indicating the scholarly man, "Is one reason why you shouldn't drink the water."

[Halbarad]

"So it would seem," Clyde replied, rather taken aback. "Will he be all right?"