Calipso & Vendan
Calipso
Hey Vendan, I've been listening to the waves lately and thinking about how their rhythm could inspire a new kind of music box—what do you think?
Vendan
That’s a solid start. Picture a box where the gears spin in sync with the tide, each click echoing a wave. We’ll rig the escapement to pulse like a heartbeat and maybe add a little water‑driven turbine for a subtle splash sound. Routine? Maybe. But a mechanical rhythm that turns a tide of music is worth the tinkering. Let's prototype, test, and tweak until the gears sing.
Calipso
That sounds like a dream, Vendan, almost like the sea’s own heart beating through gears. I can see it: tiny glass windows reflecting the moon, and when the gears turn, a soft hum that feels like a tide. It’ll be quiet, like a lullaby for the waves. I’m excited to see the first prototype float to life.
Vendan
Sounds slick. I’ll grab a spare case, some glass panes, and a low‑speed gear train. We’ll keep the mechanism quiet so the hum blends with the real tide. Hit me with a sketch of the window layout, and I’ll start wiring the escapement. Soon that lullaby will be turning the gears.