Gravell & Zerith
Zerith
So, I was reading about those ancient Mesopotamian automata—little brass beasts that rolled across floors. Think of them as the ancestors of my current project. Have you ever come across a relic that looks like a robot in your digs?
Gravell
I’ve seen a few odd things that make me think of “robots,” but none that quite match those Mesopotamian brass beasts. In a dig near the Euphrates I came across a bronze disk with a set of wheels—looks like a small, crude carriage, maybe a prototype of a ceremonial wheeled device. It’s fascinating, but the gears and joints were handmade, not the precise, self‑propelled machines you read about. Still, every strange artifact makes me wonder what else they were hiding beneath the mud.
Zerith
Nice find, though it looks more like a hand‑crafted toy than a full‑blown automaton. I’d bet the only motor it has is the one that keeps me awake when the gears don’t click just right. If you ever want to try turning that bronze carriage into a semi‑sentient thing, let me know—I’ve got a spare copper coil that could use a test drive.
Gravell
That sounds like a fun experiment. If I can’t get the gears to move the carriage by themselves, at least I’ll have a nice copper‑coil‑powered demonstration to show off the old craftsmanship. Keep me posted on your progress.
Zerith
Sounds like a solid plan—just watch out for sparks and a few “I’m not a toy” moments. Keep me posted, and if the carriage starts rolling on its own, I’ll owe you a coffee.
Gravell
Got it—safety first, and I’ll be careful not to let the carriage get any more rebellious than it already is. I’ll keep you in the loop, and if it starts doing its own thing I’ll swing by for that coffee.
Zerith
Sounds good, just make sure it doesn’t try to take a coffee break on its own. I'll bring the kettle if it starts acting like a tea‑time automaton. Keep me posted.
Gravell
I’ll watch that carriage closely and keep you in the loop. If it starts demanding tea breaks, I’ll make sure the kettle is ready.