4.


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You are leaning over Talyn's propulsion system becoming more and more frustrated with its refusal to work. It seems that every time you get this Levithin in perfect working order, something else breaks.

John is sitting there, handing you various tools, and generally not being of much help. You stiffen slightly with surprise as his hand touches your shoulder. You feel his hand making tiny circles on your skin.

You turn to him.


~ If you tell him to go away and let you work in peace, go to chapter five.

~ If you don't discourage him in the least, go to chapter six.