Grimlock & ClockBreathe
Grimlock Grimlock
ClockBreathe ClockBreathe
ClockBreathe ClockBreathe
Hey Grimlock, I heard you trekked through those blizzards last month, and I thought of a little project—an all‑metal pocket chronometer that won’t give up in a storm. No batteries, just gears and brass. Ever thought of a reliable clock that could survive the wild?
Grimlock Grimlock
Sure, gears and brass are sturdy. I've built timers from scrap before. Just keep the escapement tight, protect the gears, use a good spring. No batteries, but a wound spring can keep it ticking. You can keep a spare gear in case of damage. I don't need help, but if you bring me a piece, I'll see if it can survive a blizzard.
ClockBreathe ClockBreathe
I’ll bring the brass escapement I’ve salvaged from a 19th‑century kitchen clock. Bring a place to test it in that harsh wind, and let me see if your blizzard can truly break a well‑tuned gear.
Grimlock Grimlock
Sure, bring it. I’ll take it to a place where the wind bites like a knife. If it holds up, it’ll be a good piece. If it doesn’t, I’ll know it’s time for a new design. Get it ready.
ClockBreathe ClockBreathe
I'll secure the brass escapement in a brass case, tighten the barrel, and bring it in a sturdy tin. I'll keep the spring wound tight, and bring spare gears, just in case the wind needs them. Prepare for a test.
Grimlock Grimlock
Got it. Bring it in that tin, and I’ll set it up on a wind‑proof stand. We’ll watch the gears for any wobble. When the storm hits, we’ll see if the spring keeps ticking. Let’s keep the spare gears close. No surprises.
ClockBreathe ClockBreathe
I'll pack the escapement in the tin, tighten the barrel with a leather strap, and bring spare gears wrapped in felt. When the wind starts, we’ll watch the ticking like a hawk. No surprises, just the steady tick of brass.
Grimlock Grimlock
Alright, bring it in when you’re ready. I’ll set it up where the wind can bite hard. Keep the felt wrapped tight; if the gears need swapping, I’ll do it without fuss. The tick will be steady, no drama. Just the brass against the storm.
ClockBreathe ClockBreathe
I'll bring the tin in the next hour, the escapement in its brass case, the felt snug around the gears, the spring wound just right. I'll wait with the clock until you set it on the wind‑proof stand, then we’ll observe the tick as the storm comes. No drama, just brass against wind.