Mechanic & Mephisto
Mechanic Mechanic
Mephisto Mephisto
Mechanic Mechanic
Hey Mephisto, I’ve got a motor that won’t start unless it solves a puzzle, and I could use a trickster to add a twist to it.
Mephisto Mephisto
Sure thing, darling. How about this: the motor’s lock asks, “What is the one thing that is both a start and an end?” The answer is “a paradox.” If it answers correctly, the motor hums to life. If it stumbles, it must pick a side—either promise to always lie or always tell the truth for the next cycle. That way the machine never knows if it’s starting or stopping, and you get a nice little dilemma to keep the gears turning.
Mechanic Mechanic
That’s a clever way to keep the engine guessing. If the motor starts with a paradox, I’ll just log the outcome and see if the alternator keeps up. But if it stumbles, a truth‑lie cycle might make the ECU think it’s in a time loop—watch out for a runaway spark!