Cowboy's Coaching (And a Mechanical Mishap or Two) (Jackie)

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Cowboy's Coaching (And a Mechanical Mishap or Two) (Jackie) Jan 14, 2022 1:57:28 GMT -5

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Post by Jackie on Jan 14, 2022 1:57:28 GMT -5

The pair, once shaking hands, would give a passing glance to one another. The older parts man keeping up his jovial smile with crow's feet obvious in his eyes. Greg Was still fine-looking in his age, and his grip showed all it needed to not pass as a frail man who'd be grumpy after a disturbed nap. At least, by human standards. he didn't really measure up to those with the capability to control ki. Relaxing after hearing what Cass was therefore with Jackie, he'd pull back and hold a stance with crossed arms.

"I see... Well, lad, I just so happen to have a shop here. Mind if I take a look over it real quick then?"
Expectant, he'd hold a palm out towards Jackie, who was quick to pull up the jank revolver and put it into his hands. The old tech then flipped it around in his big hands to get a good look over it. A few mumbles coming from under that mustache, mostly to himself, before he looked back in and waved both of them in. Being the last behind to shut the door behind them. On the other side would be the car shop portion of his workshop. And obviously not where he'd be stopping as he tried leading them past it and the few guys lazing about. They seemed to know better than ask, and rather just spoke amongst themselves.

"It's no hassle for you to watch, Mister Cerone. Though I do wonder just how much my girl here's told you about me. Haven't touched my machining in a while. I usually stick to car parts and repairs. Haven't touched gun parts since - Well, a while. Heheh, let's just say that. Maybe that just makes me the perfect fit though."
The older weapon could use just that, actually. And Jackie just laughs a little and keeps her own arms crossed as they'd walk past the car shop and head back into an office area. Clearly, another door beyond that was his destination.

"Actually - Sir. Was hoping we could just use the equipment. I could probably do it and be out of your hair. I don't know how much it'd cost anyways."
With nonsense like that, Greg would turn before the back door and land a free palm down on the table in his office as he looked between them.

"Eh, for you lass, I won't mind doin' it on the house. The least I could do for ya after knowin' ya so long."

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Cowboy's Coaching (And a Mechanical Mishap or Two) (Jackie) Jan 19, 2022 0:32:11 GMT -5

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Post by Cassidy on Jan 19, 2022 0:32:11 GMT -5

Cassidy watched with a curious gaze as the two tinkerers began to look over his modest piece of gear- both casting calculative glances over the gadget in question, forcing a bit more of a sheepish feeling outward from the cowboy himself. He hoped that his efforts to keep the weapon in working order weren't at all in vain, and the effort (while potentially misplaced) to keep his trusty peacemaker in pace was being taken note of. The last thing he needed to hear was that the problems that he currently had with his gun could've been avoided if he had done something different in regards to his upkeep. As mentioned before, he was no techie- just a country bumpkin trying his best.

Breathing a slight sigh of relief as the two were beckoned in behind the even older man, Cassidy placed his hat back upon his head, wasting no time in sneaking his way into the backdoor first before both Greg and Jackie. Rubbing his hands together as he awaited further instruction, he returned to his spot somewhat behind the other two as they made their way through the workroom, shooting small salutes here and there at the few workers that still remained hard at work (or at least, tried to appear to- Cassidy could tell when a youngin or two were just trying to act busy, and it did draw a bit of an amused grin from him whenever he caught one or two of them lacking).

Refocusing on the task at hand, the mention of him by name helped to perk himself up again, eyes looking toward Mr. McWallace once again as he reassured the hired gun that he had found the right place to go to, despite them not having had worked on weaponry specifically for a long while. Chuckling, he wished to also reassure the fellow older fellow, saying as he waved a hand to help hearten him up, "Trust me, I'm sure I could say the same for many of the older professions I used to take up, I get your thinkin'. If you can get er done though, I'd be mighty thankful."

Looking between the two as Jackie attempted to try and insist that she be the one to do the deed, Cerrone couldn't help but be flattered at the hospitality Mr. McWallace had been willing to administer on behalf of knowing Jackie for however long they may have come to be in each other's company. It wasn't that he wasn't used to such treatment, but, more often than not it was due to his pre-established fame and reputation in the realm of MMA. There weren't many a feller left who chose to be nice to the cowboy out of the goodness of their heart alone, and that gladdened the man a good deal.

"Like I said sir, I can't thank you enough for doing this," Cerrone stated as he patted his back pocket, continuing by adding in an insistent tone, "I can't just let you do this completely of your own accord though sir- please, allow me to pay whatever the parts may cost to make at least. Seems only fair considerin' my interruptin' of your operations going on as of now.

"And, trust me, I've got more than I need. I don't mind giving a bit of charity to some company that's been more than charitable to an old cattlehand like me."

"Back in the saddle again."

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Cowboy's Coaching (And a Mechanical Mishap or Two) (Jackie) Feb 12, 2022 0:47:52 GMT -5

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Post by Jackie on Feb 12, 2022 0:47:52 GMT -5

Greg, despite being persistent with his want to offer this workshop and sparing parts for free to Jackie, wouldn't be one to argue too much when Cass offered to pay. The man pulls up a pen and paper alongside some ledger of his. If he was going to be insistent on not taking a handout, he was at least going to be undercutting prices once Jackie got around to actually tinkering with the thing.

"If that's to your likin', son. I'll write out the bill once I get a list of what's used. No need to thank me none."
if nothing else was going to interrupt the duo, Greg would remain seated and wave them off further back behind his office into another big room. The actual workshop, outside of the garage, where parts and tools were stored as well as small parts worked on, if they needed a certain space for it. Jackie took the sign to lead the cowboy further in and walked on up to the sole table lit up for the job. Aside from the machining and other hardware machines, that is. She'd put the gun on down and give it a quick look over under good light.

"I think he likes ya. Not too many people get a good smile from him, even if they're a friend. Probably fancies the getup."
She made the slight comment, crimson pulling from the observation a moment to give him another look. Jackie wasn't exactly in the right attire to be faffing with greased-up parts but she was a rough n tuff girl. She could fix her casual stuff later. The best she'd do is get some gloves when it came time for working a mill.

"When'd ya say this thing started frickin' up on ya?"

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Cowboy's Coaching (And a Mechanical Mishap or Two) (Jackie) Feb 17, 2022 3:11:07 GMT -5

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Post by Cassidy on Feb 17, 2022 3:11:07 GMT -5

"Don't be surprised if I leave a hefty tip, partner," was all that Cassidy would reply with to Greg as the duo began to make their way a bit further into the workshop. He was more than well aware they were at a bit of a battle of wits in regards to the bill- amusing that in this case it was the matter of the amount of undercutting that was at dispute here rather than the usual opposite situation that normally arose, but Cerrone was always a very altruistic man when it came to his money, so it felt just plum wrong not to shell out a proper amount toward someone who's already helped him more than most have in the entirety of his mercenary career outside of Derry Ottoy himself.

Disregarding the dues to be paid for a little later on in the evening though, Cassidy now refocused on the task at hand, allowing a bit of a chuckle as he absentmindedly readjusted the hat upon his head in indirect response toward Jackie's remarks about Greg's growing fondness for the fellow.

"I suppose I just have that effect on people," the quipping cowhand said, with a bit of a joking undertone to his words. Charisma and social skills was something he had worked to cultivate throughout his earlier career of being a professional mixed martial artist (seeing as if you wanted to get paid you had to be a quite a bit of a draw both skills and people wise), and so it wasn't all that surprising to hear that such an affinity for sociability had once again won him over in someone else's favor.

Chuckling a bit at the working woman's choice of vernacular in regards to how she went about inquiring the breaking point of the weapon in question, Cassidy replied with a contemplative tap upon his chin with every word spoken, "The smaller problems, like small hitches here and there, started up about six months ago or so. But only real recently has it started completely buffering out on me. It's partially why I had to make for home so quickly- no reason to tempt fate unprepared, I think is what most people in my profession would agree on."

"Anything else you need from me? I could stand a little farther away if you don't want me messin' about in your work area."

"Back in the saddle again."

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Cowboy's Coaching (And a Mechanical Mishap or Two) (Jackie) Feb 19, 2022 21:08:04 GMT -5

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Post by Jackie on Feb 19, 2022 21:08:04 GMT -5

Hard to argue with that logic. He did the cowboy bit well, even if it was modernized a bit by the recent leaps in tech Earth has made. No doubt he was old-fashioned, but there was a tingling feeling he wasn't just using bullets on people in the past sense. Law, even the vigilante kind, had plenty of ways to pack more power into their armaments nowadays. Jackie shook her head as she peered at the revolver another time. Just before slowly starting the dissemble on the table before them.

"Gotcha. And no, stick around. I could use the second pair of eyes in case I'm missin' something."
She wagered he wasn't really ever going to get in her way with how simple and old the gun was. Simple tech didn't require so many doodads like modern weaponry. By the time she had the cylinder undone and the barrel moved from the trigger and grip, she started seeing the issues immediately. Revolvers were never known for their air-tight gas seal, but whatever energy he was putting into this thing was blowing out the ends of the holes in the cylinder little by little. Each one had a minute difference in their wear. Same thing goes for the now exposed firing pin being chiseled down to useless.

"Actually, 'do I need anythin' from ya'? Yeah. Mind telling me what kinda power you're putting into this thing? It's some good metal for the time, but it's not treated to withstand anything above mundane powder yields. You're blowing the parts near the casings apart with too much energy."

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Last Edit: Feb 19, 2022 21:08:29 GMT -5 by Jackie

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Cowboy's Coaching (And a Mechanical Mishap or Two) (Jackie) Mar 5, 2022 2:11:58 GMT -5

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Post by Cassidy on Mar 5, 2022 2:11:58 GMT -5

Cassidy nodded in response to Jackie requesting that he stay near her side in the case that she had something else to pick his brains at for in regards to the machinations of his trusty shooting iron, scooting up a touch closer to her and the table so that he himself would have a decent angle at the weapon as it was taken apart little by little with an oddly graceful flourish by the disassembling machine. It was near hypnotizing to watch, if the cowpoke was to be honest, and almost put him to sleep right there and then, the only thing keeping him awake was the threat of falling over into the whole thing and causing irreparable damage both emotionally and physically. Instead, he took from within his pocket something that actually wasn't a cigarette- a lollipop. Placing it into his mouth, Cassidy focused on its sweet tinge for the time being, hoping it'd be enough to keep him awake.

Thankfully, Jackie's slightly accusatory tone shook the sheriff well out of his hazy minded wellbeing, with Cerrone now staring at Jackie with a bit of an uncharacteristically sheepish expression upon his face. He didn't realize how close to the brink his weapon had actually been, but after being able to survey the damage up close, Cassidy could clearly see just how much wear and tear he had placed onto the poor piece of equipment.

Taking a moment to look at the gun, then at Jackie, then back at the gun, then at Jackie again, Cassidy demonstrated for a moment what he did that was likely the source of the suffering the piece of warped metal must have been going through the last couple of months or so, surging and focusing a large amount his energy into his right hand and forming it into a finger-gun like shape- a grunt of exertion being audibly heard as his hand began to smoke gently from the intensity of the concentration before Cassidy eventually released it back into the rest of his body, sighing.

"Unlike the rest of you youngsters who've been able to learn how to condense and concentrate Ki within certain parts of their bodies with relative ease, I caught onto the whole Ki craze a little late into my lifespan," the cowboy began as he rubbed his right hand gingerly. "My body's already been through the wringer more than most people would ever see their own do so in two or three lifetimes, so the introduction of the whole Ki control concept is a taxing thing for an older fighter like myself. So, instead of potentially injuring myself and putting me out of work for some unreasonable amount of time, I use my revolver there as my means of a focusing firearm so to speak- I don't get hurt, but the people I point the thing at do."

"I guess I never had that big of an inkling to how much stronger I've grown. So I never actually realized how much worse for wear the weapon was then in the first place because of it."

Looking intently at the gun, he sighed, before turning back toward Jackie and smiling once again.

"I suppose I have to thank you and Greg again for all of this. My stubborn ol' self probably would've jumped right back into action if I hadn't came upon you when I did, and if I did that, I'd have probably run dry out of luck by then when it came to that ol' thing over there. So, again, thank you- and, er, sorry, I suppose, for the lack of maintenance on my part. Like I said, I never was good at the inner machinations part of the gig."

"Back in the saddle again."

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Cowboy's Coaching (And a Mechanical Mishap or Two) (Jackie) Apr 20, 2022 18:27:00 GMT -5

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Post by Jackie on Apr 20, 2022 18:27:00 GMT -5

It wouldn't take long for Jackie to start working on the badly worn dismantled parts. The firing pin would need to replace while she could graft proper alloyed metal to the cylinder. It'd make her leave the bench a few times to go through old-fashioned presses and the special spray apparatus that makes coating surfaces easy. All the while listening to the cowboy's reasons for using his power as he did. She was the polar opposite of this man in terms of using her life energies to enhance her strikes, her body. That was a thing learned very early in her village.

"Yeah, that'd do it. Unlike our bodies, which in part strengthen alongside our life chi, mechanical parts need a sort of special care to maintain them. From talking with the few people I know who use firearms in similar ways it's enough work to learn how to maintain special firepower like that. better yet improve it AND your control over ki. Takes a lot of patience to practice both to its fullest potential."
She takes a precious look over her coating job of the revolver's cylinders. Shining a light of them. It also seemed to restore some of that luster lost in older metalwork, gleaming in the dimmer warehouse as a whole. Appeased, the guardian juggled the piece in her hands a moment.

"I'd suggest getting in touch with someone who knows more about controlling their chi through a gun than me. Some who get good enough at it don't even need to worry about all that wear I was just hypin' up. That or you can find someone that knows how to constantly upgrade and maintain your kit. This commercial stuff is typical for law enforcement, can't imagine a cowboy like yourself stays on their level for long."
She slaps the cylinder back onto the workbench rather hard, testing its finer and stronger shell now. With that out of the way she turns to look for the other part of the puzzle.

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