Mefisto & Hatch
Hatch
Mefisto, ever seen a broken gear become a secret bargaining chip? I just turned one of those ancient wind‑up clocks into a perfect distraction.
Mefisto
Ah, a relic turned ruse—how delightfully cunning. With a single gear out of sync, you can pull the strings of an entire assembly. Keep the clatter loud, the motion slow, and the others will forget the real lever you've moved. Keep your hand on the invisible hand, my friend.
Hatch
You always are, Mefisto. Let’s just hope the other half of that gear doesn’t decide to do its own dance before I can finish the trick.You always are, Mefisto. Let’s just hope the other half of that gear doesn’t decide to do its own dance before I can finish the trick.
Mefisto
Don’t fret—if that half of the gear starts a solo, just let it lead the crowd. The trick is to keep the rhythm in your hands, not in the clock. A sudden clatter can be a louder voice than any word, and when you pull the final lever, everyone will remember who’s really in control.
Hatch
Got it, maestro. I’ll keep that clock ticking like a drum line while I whisper the true rhythm. The gears will do the dancing, the crowd will applaud my secret score.