Hippo & Mertik
Hippo
Hey Mertik, I was looking at an old pocket watch that’s been stuck on the wrong time for years. I think it could use a little tweak here and there—maybe we could figure out a way to get it ticking right again, but with a bit of creative flair. What do you think?
Mertik
Sure, let’s give that damn watch a twist. I’ll pry it open, slip a spare spring in, and maybe add a little screw that hums when it’s right. You just bring the old thing and a bag of tools, and we’ll make it tick like a jazz solo. Don't expect it to stay perfect forever, but it'll be a piece of living art.
Hippo
Sounds like a plan. I’ll bring the watch and a few tools, but I’ll keep an eye on the little gears. If it starts humming, we’ll make sure it stays smooth—like a good rhythm in a quiet river. Let's give it a gentle touch and see where the music takes us.
Mertik
Sounds good, let’s pull the lid, tweak the mainspring, and maybe lace a tiny wire of copper over the escapement so it sings. We’ll keep it quiet but alive, like a secret pulse beneath the surface. Bring the watch, and let’s make it dance to a new beat.