Nuka and Noodles

[missnanny]

Who: Curie, Paladin Danse, Piper ?
Where: Diamond City
When: Sometime after this.

What: Curie is sitting on the bench just outside of Piper's with a bowl of Power Noodles that she happily bought from Takahashi along with a bottle of Nuka Cola to wash it down with. And she waits for Nat to run and find Piper for them. As much as Diamond City still has a dislike of synths, Curie still loves every chance she has to visit the city.

"I do hope Mademoiselle Wright won't mind helping us with this rather impressive en devour of ours," says Curie with a twinge of hope in her voice. And while the trek to Diamond City was rather uneventful, Curie does hope for a bit more excitement to come their way. "And I do hope this is not a bother for you." She really hopes Danse is up for this, and she knows all too well this is a dangerous thing for Danse to do since his exile from The Brotherhood. And with the Prydwen still visibly moored at the airport despite the heavy clouds, Curie still has to wonder what has drawn Maxson's ire this time.

But she lowers her head, and she stirs her noodles with her chopsticks before she eats another mouthful just as a drop of rain falls to the ground at her feet. "Oh dear, perhaps we ought to wait for Piper inside."

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Danse doesn't trust Takahashi. He's convinced he is a Chinese spy. However, he has no proof to back up his suspicions and everyone else in Diamond City seem to adore him. To his advantage, he does make incredible noodles though. Danse sits beside Curie, tucking into his own bowl of delicious noodles. He is not the most talented at controlling the chopsticks, however.

His power armor is hung at the power armor station waiting for some adhesive to dry from a few minor repairs he has carried out. Keeping his armor in tip top condition is very important to him - especially now he can't just ask the Brotherhood for replacement parts.

So far they have managed to avoid the Brotherhood patrols. He had been worried they might bump into one on the way into Diamond City, but Lady Luck seemed to favour them for now. The sight of the Prydwen on the horizon is a constant reminder of all he has lost though. It pains his heart every time his gaze turns to it.

He glances over at Curie as the first few drops of rain fall. "Afraid we might rust?" The drops quickly grow in size, falling heavier and faster. Taking shelter is definitely a good idea. He discards his noodle bowl to offer his hand. "Shall we?"

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The warm summer rain starts to fall harder and harder, and lucky for Curie she has kept her lucky cap on. "No I'm not afraid of rust, and I must say I find this to be a wonderful sensation." And she looks at Danse's hand with a cheery smile on her lips. "Let us wait inside, so our noodles don't get wet."

She figures Piper won't mind them getting out of the rain while they wait for her. And as she places her bowl down besides her, she takes hold of Danse's hand and she tries to think what one does in a situation like this. Everything is still very new, especially when it comes to the finer things that come to being human. And she doesn't want to draw attention from the surly guard who is wandering around with his trusty swatter.

"And hopefully it won't be long until Mademoiselle Piper joins us," Curie's excitement to see Piper again is evident from the tone in her voice. "And I'm going to try and convince her that her readers would love to read more about science."

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Danse helps Curie to her feet before retrieving his own bowl of noodles from where he lay it aside. Warm summer rain is all well and good, providing you have some dry clothes and a dry place to sleep afterwards. Otherwise taking shelter is definitely the most logical solution.

"I am sure more science would make her publications far more interesting than whatever gossip she can scramble together or stories she can fabricate. There are so many people out there who could do so much if just given the opportunity to learn."

He offers her a smile. After all, her excitement and joy is so infectious.

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Curie bends down to grab her bowl of noodles from the bench along with the bottle of Nuka Cola. And lucky for her, Curie does keep a spare set of clothes in one of the pouches of Field Scribe's vest that she has stored at the armorer's bench. But getting out of the rain is still a good idea.

"And to think Diamond City has the best school in all of The Commonwealth. And as much as I admire Edena, I find the lack of educational centers to be most troubling," says Curie, as she walks over towards the door which leads to the inside of Piper's office and home.

But the talk of the downfall of education leaves Curie feeling a little down, and the smile on her face fades. "I wonder if things were any different inside of The Brotherhood or even The Institute."

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"Perhaps once you are done exploring the Commonwealth you could take the knowledge you learn and use it to educate others. Create a school of your own. Quinlan has plenty of documentation aboard the Prydwen - perhaps our friend could get access to some of it. Or I could ask Haylen to try."

Danse tries the door to Piper's place and pushes it open when he finds it unlocked, holding it open for Curie like the gentleman he is.

"You would make a marvelous teacher."

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Curie appreciates Danse holding the door for her as she steps inside of Piper's office, and she takes a curious glance around. And at the thought of becoming a teacher, Curie smiles at the idea. "That is a wonderful idea, and it would not hinder my own studies." And it isn't just Blue who's collecting those documents that are meant for Quinlan, but Curie has taken up the liberty to collect them for herself.

"Maybe we can pay Haylen a visit, that is if we can find out if she's not at the police station." Curie hasn't forgotten where Danse cannot go. "But I believe there is much more to teaching children than having knowledge."

And of course Edena has more than just herself, but her partner as well who are teaching Diamond City's young ones. And perhaps the children of other nearby settlements.

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"It would be nice to see Haylen again." She had visited him a few times while he was staying at the Bunker but he hadn't seen her since he had moved to Sanctuary. They had sent the occasional message to one another but they had to be careful not to get caught.

"You have a warmth and enthusiasm that would draw people in, make them want to learn more about the world. The way you always manage to stay so positive and happy... the world needs more of that. I believe you would make an excellent teacher."

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"Now look at the cute couple in my office," teases Piper as she finally makes it through the doors of her office, and she spots both Danse and Curie inside. "So I hear you guys needed me for something. A very important thing, and if it is an important thing I want all of the juicy details."

Piper is in need of a juicy story, and with The Institute gone, she has been running out of the good stuff. "But anyway, how are my two of my favorite synths doing?" She asks as she flops down on her couch, and crosses her legs together.

"And I also hope you're both keeping Blue out of trouble."

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"Teaching children requires more than happiness, but there is also a need to be strict so there is order in the classroom." Curie likes the idea, and it one she will think long and hard on before she commits to it. "And perhaps we can have more than one teacher..."

She pauses when she sees the door open, and she turns around on the balls of her feet at the sound of Piper's voice and she gasps. "I can assure you that Monsieur Dance and I are not a couple!" Way for Curie to miss the point, and perhaps she has a long way to go before she can teach a school of human and ghoul children.

"We're just friends who are looking to better The Commonwealth!"

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Danse flinches as Piper calls him a synth. He tries not to but he can't help it. His jaw tenses, back teeth grinding against each other. In fact, being called a synth makes him more uncomfortable than Piper referring to he and Curie as a cute couple.

"Our friend attracts trouble wherever they go. We do what we can to keep them safe, but it is almost a full time job."

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Piper can't help but smile at Curie's reaction, and then she watches Danse and she cringes. "Sorry there, big fella." Her mouth sometimes gets the better of her, no, her mouth always gets the better of her.

"That sounds like our, Blue. Just let them know I haven't seen them in awhile, and they owe me some stories." She really loves having a great source of Commonwealth gossip, and Blue always provides when they visit Diamond City for supplies.

"Alright, so what is it you two need my help with?"

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"We are making a map of the Commonwealth!" Curie is quick, and she gets to the point. They have quite a bit of traveling to do, once they stock up on supplies and hit the road again. "And we want to make use of your printing press once we have finished our work."

She thinks for a moment, and she looks up to Danse, and she hasn't forgotten their original mission. But this one seems far more important. "Not only will we be mapping The Commonwealth, I wish to search places for lost technical documents, and any undamaged Pre-War books."

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Danse stays quiet, letting Curie explain their mission. After all, she's much better at the whole talking to people thing than he is. Then again, most people are better at talking to people than he is.

He cradles his bowl of noodles. "It will be quite the undertaking. A lot of travelling." Something to keep his mind off his personal struggles. Exactly what he needs.

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Curie is too sweet and honest for her own good. They could easily pretend not to be synths and get served by Myrna. After all, neither of them have any particularly obvious telltale signs that they are indeed synths - unless they're killed and someone raids their corpses for synth components. Even so, Danse nods. "Of course. We'll wait."

"A power armor frame while costly could prove very useful. It'll make travel swifter and offer additional protection." And Curie just happens to be in the company of someone who knows how to maintain power armor so it lasts.

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Curie does worry if not fear that she stands out even by synth standards. And she credits her starts as a robot for some of her quirks. So waiting, gives Curie a little peace of mind, especially with someone like Myrna.

"Waiting is good, but if we're to buy a power armor frame, we ought to do so now while the market is still open." She pushes the door open, and she steps outside while holding the door for Danse.

"I also wonder if I can add some modifications, such as more storage." Poor Curie will be picking up every possible flower, taking every old world book, and sample as she can handle.

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Danse follows Curie through the door. Giving a nod of thanks as she holds it open for him. At least the rain seems to have let up for now, though the ground is still damp in proof that the rain fell.

He ruffles his hair as he wanders across the market place towards Commonwealth Weaponry in the hopes that they have a power armor frame in stock. If not, then a detour to Goodneighbor might be on the cards, even if the place combines almost all the things Danse despises.

"Additional storage for supplies is always useful. The world is a dangerous place, being unprepared makes it even more so."

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Curie is careful to avoid the puddles that have pooled up on the ground on the streets, as she makes her way through the crowds. But she is careful not to lose sight of Danse, and she turns herself around to look up at him. "The added storage for robots is what is inspiring me. If it can be done for them, I do not see how it cannot be done for power armor." The shocks on the legs can be calibrated, but for someone like Curie she needs more room.

And over the crowds, she can hear Moe trying to sell a Swatter, Myrna trying to point out that she won't sell anything to a synth, and then there is good ol'Arturo who is offering protection to anyone who needs it.

"I just hope we have enough caps and supplies to buy the armor, and the supplies we need to make some improvements." She stops for a bit. "Once we find pieces of armor during our journey."

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Diamond City certainly has a lot of unique characters. The market always seems a hustle and bustle of activity and noise. Even in the dead of night Percy and Takahashi are still on the go and there's usually residents of Minutemen wandering around.

"Power armor can be highly modified. Additional storage should be simple enough to implement, given the right tools and the right components."

Danse retrieves his bag of caps and hands it over to Curie. She should be the one to have the enjoyment and excitement of purchasing the frame. It is a big step.

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Arturo leans forward and he places his hands on the counter of his stand. And he always has a charming on his smile on his face, and he looks up to the two. "And how might I help you two today?" He didn't miss Danse when he came to the market in his power armor, so he has an idea this traveler is going to be in the market for a weapon.

"And I got a wonderful Overcharged Automatic Laser Rifle, complete with a gyro compensating lens and glow sights!" He is going to try to sell off his best piece of gear to someone who looks like he has money.

And his eyes drift down towards Curie. "And for you, I have just the thing." He bends down to pull out a combat shotgun. "Nobody should ever wander the wastelands without one of these!"

Curie looks at the shotgun and she ponders for just a moment. "Mmm. No thanks. I'm looking to purchase a power armor frame, monsieur. And we also require some fusion cell ammo." For as sweet as she is, Curie knows when it is time to let her business side show. And she then turns around to Danse, and she wonders if he is going to need anything. And of course, it dawns on her. "We will also need some fusion cores!"

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Someone should teach Arturo not to judge a book by it's cover. Curie is no little lady to be fobbed off with a run of the mill shotgun that can be looted from any fallen raider. She knows a lot of things about a lot of things.

"Yes. We need as many fusion cores as you have in stock. We have quite a journey ahead of us."

Danse does find himself looking at the Laser Rifle though, even though he is perfectly happy with the one he already owns.

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Arturo might point out the run of the mill combat shotgun kicks like an angry Brahmin on psycho. "One moment if you will." He is all smiles as he goes to the back of the stand to get the power armor frame for Curie, and the other items for Curie and Danse.

As for Curie, she looks at the shotgun and she picks it up from the stand to look at it. "I find laser weaponry to be more to my tastes." And she does have her laser rifle back with the rest of her belongings. "And I'm sure, I can find one of these in the wastes."

She turns to look to Danse having not miss him looking at the rifle. "Do you wish to purchase the laser rifle?" She asks. "I think it can prove useful besides your own weapon."

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"I also favor laser weaponry. Perhaps it was my time in the Brotherhood. Or perhaps I just prefer the way they handle. A shotgun has it's merits, even the most basic of pipe pistols serves it's purpose. But my heart lies with laser weapons."

He shakes he head. "However, I do not need another. Our caps are better spent on more essential items."

Once the power armor frame is brought out, Danse smiles at Curie. "Your very own frame. How does it feel?"

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Curie is about to talk, but then she stops when she nearly mentions being put together. And she tries something else. "I prefer the range to laser weaponry, and how they perform to ballistic weapons. But that does not mean I will not make use of what is available."

Arturo steps out from Curie's suit, and he motions to it with his hand. "It is all yours for 3000 caps." They aren't cheap, and are neither the fusion cores or ammo they are buying.

But Curie quickly hands Arturo the caps, and she then heads over to the frame and she steps in. She wiggles the metal fingers and she squats down as if she were trying on a pair of jeans she dug up. "A bit tight, but I suppose that is normal." She looks over to Danse, as she straightens herself up and she smiles. "Oooh! I do like that I feel a lot taller, and this will do very good when it comes to reaching items on very tall selves."

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The additional height is a bonus that most people seem to love. Power armor adds a good number of inches, making even the smallest of folks seem intimidating. Danse can't help but smile. Seeing people step into a suit for the first time always warms his heart.

"You will get used to the confinement. It can feel a little claustrophobic at first."

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She does like the height bonus, and the fact she can carry more things is a huge bonus for her. Curie moves her arms around, and she walks from Arturo's to Moe's and back again to get use to walking.

Clump. Clump. Clump. Clump.

"It isn't very stealthy, but I do not think that is the point of power armor." Curie looks at Danse, and she nods her head. "I can see how that can be a problem. But I'm sure I'll get used to it. That's if we ever find a helmet."

She stops in front of him, balls her hands into a fist and flexes them again. "But it is still very tight."