@breakpointrising said: "... is it fixable?" oh, she's in rough shape for sure; this isn't a motorcycle from earth c by any means. it's old. it's rusting. it's clogged. it needs one hell of an overhaul and he knows it --- but this is supposed to be **the** place to go when it comes to putting things back together. the smile he offers is gentle. hopeful. "it was my dad's. it's one of the only things i have from home --- from my actual home, i mean. i've just kinda lugged it around and then got told to take it here."
“Sure it’s fixable.” it’s the first thing that comes out of his mouth because, well, it’s reassuring. dirk knows how daunting something can look when it appears to be ruined. he kind of wants to say that anything is, but that’s a little too self-indulgent. besides, this is a customer. the double meaning would be a wasted effort. “Dang, what model is this? It looks beat to hell.”
he approaches with a great deal of caution, pulling his glove back onto his hand with his teeth. there’s understanding in his eyes when he looks over the bike; dirk had taken more than most from home, rearranged it in his new living space for that sense of familiarity. when he takes inventory, calculating and efficient, there’s a certain coldness missing from the set of his jaw. “A’ight. It’s gonna be a little work, but I got this. No sweat.”