Ian began re-assessing the main Console, putting it through its paces and testing functionality as Theobald spoke.
His face was screwed up in concentration and he may have seemed lost in his work,
but he was sure to listen to Theobald carefully.
"Well," he replied, grinning. "The HN- series are certainly alright engines but perhaps not the best in the long run.
The Bretonian jobs aren't so bad either, though perhaps a bit finicky at times.
Of course I'd certainly avoid standard Civilian makes, as they're just too common, if you're going for looks.
Yes, indeed, I think the idea of Rheinlandic MOX Intermix Chambers is great.
The 'Reverie' would certainly stand out from the crowd with such a drastic change in her exhaust emissions.
But, Theo, it ain't up to me what engines you choose. She's your vessel, it's your choice, my good man.
I'm just here to get her flying again."
He fiddled a bit more with the console before giving it a pat and nodding once, apparently approving of the repair.
He then turned to fully face Theobald.
"It shouldn't be too hard to adapt engines for a Capital size vessel." He began, sounding a bit excited. "Most of the inner workings are quite the same, and these Renzu vessels certainly need the thrust they provide."
He wiped the sweat from his face, and produced a flask from his pocket.
He took a swig, and continued speaking, offering the flask to Theobald.
"The computers seem to be working now, we really got lucky they were mostly salvageable despite
seeming entirely trashed. I think we replaced a total of twelve wires.
So, anyhow, we'll be moving on to the Life Support and internal paneling,
then from there we can get to work on the core.
I imagine Rob's team will be getting started soon as well...
Once that's all done, we can get to the fun part.
And I do mean it when I say fun. I'm quite interested to see how she'll behave with adapted engines."
