The conference table quickly became a dinner table. The long rounded table was black and bolted to the floor. There were black chairs with soft brown cushions all along its length. Everyone grabbed a sandwich, sat, and ate. All except the pilot of course, Jai left for the front of the ship with an extra sandwich for April. After Tirzah grabbed her sandwich, she left for her personal chambers as well.
AD7 opened the rapping and found the fragrant smell that she remembered so well. Ge’s Noodles and Subs never disappointed. The sandwiches were cold and a little soggy. It looked a little suspect. However, after tasting the sandwich, her mind was put at ease. The recipe had not changed even after all these decades. She should have expected no less from the Ge family. The sandwich was outstanding, even when cold.
GarDNAnge1 agreed. They were eating in near silence though many napkins were needed. Once the talking started, AD7 found herself at the center of discussion. Everyone wanted to meet the lady they had traveled all this way to find. They were interested in Cyd too, just nowhere near as much.
They wanted to know everything about her. Where she was originally from; how she landed in Bosstown; the origin of her name; what inspired her to become a builder; the planning of the Mech Wall; how she built and programmed the machines so quickly; how she stayed one step ahead of Rubin’s Trail; what times were really like fifty years ago; the questions kept coming. AD7 had a little trouble answering them all. Her memory was returning, but there were still very large bits of her history that remained blank.
Keyanna was really interested in her. Scientists, blacksmiths, and mechanics were able to copy some of Mech Fortress’ technology and open Mech Talent Schools. Keyanna used these talents with the Berserker and Archery Talents to create a devastating style. To actually meet the inspiration behind her most powerful talent set was an absolute dream.
This was a little overwhelming for AD7. The sudden fame was a bit confusing. She still considered herself a simple builder. She didn’t do anything special. She only built a defensive wall as best she could. Maybe she did a little too well.
After initial introductions and questions, AD7 sat back and watched them talk while she ate. Even the three she knew took on different roles with the others around. They laughed and joked and commented on the food. Oyintsa and Royal were making fun of each other on how they fought the ratcoon. It was an incredible story the way they told it.
They all seemed like good people. AD7 wanted to know all of them. She wanted to know them as well as they knew each other, but there were so many. They were all from different places and had unique abilities. They were a strong team. Even with their strength, they needed her help.
AD7 kept thinking about what Tirzah had told her. She was supposed to build great working buildings for them. They expected her to do something similar to what she made before she died. But even then, she desperately needed her helper. They needed to free Eighty-Seven.
After they had finished eating, AD7 turned to Keyanna and said, “I really need to talk to Tirzah.”
“Sure, no problem,” was her honest response, “I’ll take you to her.”