IC: Prior to the Network Shutdown and post torte time with Nunnally

[thekingsgambit]

[One failemp appears to be lugging around a backpack this morning. Whatever could that be for?]

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[ascendthethorns]

How are they?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

... They should be functioning properly now.

[ascendthethorns]

Good. Bring me the mesh and other supplies.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[You do realize said mesh will be dragged, right?]

Have you... already completed... the adjustments?

[ascendthethorns]

[I'm essentially resigned to your physical ineptitude, yes. Not enough that I won't be making this face, though...]

I have.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Don't judge me. :|]

Then, we will start there.

[ascendthethorns]

[... but I judge everyone...]

Can you hammer? Or would you rather steady the beam?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Slightly affronted by that question.]

Managing a tool is not that difficult a task.

[ascendthethorns]

... very well.

[Stands a beam in a softened portion of the ground. Beams have angled ends, natch.]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Attempt one is going here. I am sure you believe it is very impressive. Or something.]

[ascendthethorns]

You will have to put more strength into it than that...

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Breathes a bit hard.]

I just... need to adjust the... angle.

[Attempt two!]

[ascendthethorns]

[... I am going to hold my tongue this time.]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[GOOD. This might take a while, between harsh breaths and long pauses.]

[ascendthethorns]

[Are you making any progress?]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[No. :(]

[ascendthethorns]

Give me the hammer, Lelouch.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[... does so after a minute or two of reevaluating the beam's position.]

I suppose you will be able to get more leverage.

[ascendthethorns]

[Takes the hammer, then steps away from the beam. It barely stands on its own; in fact, it wobbles and Lelouch will have to stop it from toppling over.]

Keep it steady at 90° to the ground.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Obviously. Any other angle would not support the fence's structure.

[Just hammer the stupid beam!]

[ascendthethorns]

[... test hammer. IS THE BEAM STEADY?!]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[YES! Okay, hands might be shaking a bit when she hits it, but otherwise STEADY.]

[ascendthethorns]

[OH GOOD. Then the beam is secure a few strikes later.]

Go ahead and place the nails now.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Doing so, methodically of course.]

That roll should be enough to cover the length of it. I checked the measurements three times to be sure.

[ascendthethorns]

Not four?

[Pulling the dolly of beams to the next beamspot.]

Here.