Thank you. [ looks very happy about his invitation. He's going to reach for one of the sandwiches to eat, humming thoughtfully. ]
Actually, that is reminds me... I had two questions about some woodworking.
The first is that when I was a kid I was more into it, and I learned to make these flowers that I keep around with me and give to people from time to time. But someone gave me a really nice compliment on them the other day and I wanted to make more for them as a result. The problem is... I don't really remember how to do it, nevermind if I can do it here on the ship. If I showed you do you think you might be able to help?
I actually didn't bring one with me but I got a few, still. Mostly... I feel like there's a better way to do them, than I did?
The petals are very thin strip slices, I think... uhm reminds me of like how you might peel the skin off an apple, actually-! rather than carved out of wood traditionally, but since they are old they splinter sometimes. It seems better on the boat, like they are more resilient to handling,maybe there's more moisture...? Not sure, it doesn't seem like I sealed them very well or anything.
Also, I was wondering if you could help me make a wood-puzzle music box kit for Jewel? I tried to convince him to make one with me, but he wasn't very confident in his ability to do it, or he wasn't that interested in committing since he's probably too busy. But, I think if I made him a kit he could work on it in his own time, and he would really enjoy it and feel more confident about his abilities elsewhere than music.
I made a design already, but actually sanding the wood and getting the right thicknesses and precision so it will work seamlessly for him will be really hard for me on my own. And I'm worried he'll take it badly against himself if it doesn't work properly rather than understand it it would be a result of my lack of skill.
[listening and nodding along as Sam explains, smiling at the the end of it. It's cute he wants to make something for Jewel]
Hooh, that's not a bad way to do it - might be moisture, might just be the way ya cut 'em, too. But I can show ya how to seal 'em so they stay that way, 'course.
An' hell yeah I'll help ya make somethin' for Jewel, too. I think he is busy, but havin' stuff like that to do would do him some good - s'real thoughtful of ya to wanna do somethin' like that, Sam.
And, haha, is it? I guess I just got the vibe from him that he would benefit from something like it but any kinks in the process would really not be therapeutic for him. And I'm always excited for an excuse to get better at something so I get a benefit too. So probably not that thoughtful, afterall ...
Ehhh, there's nothin' wrong with gettin' somethin' like that out of doin' a nice thing for someone else. Used to make stuff for my mentor all the time just to get better at doin' it.
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Actually, that is reminds me... I had two questions about some woodworking.
The first is that when I was a kid I was more into it, and I learned to make these flowers that I keep around with me and give to people from time to time. But someone gave me a really nice compliment on them the other day and I wanted to make more for them as a result. The problem is... I don't really remember how to do it, nevermind if I can do it here on the ship. If I showed you do you think you might be able to help?
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Yeah, absolutely. I gotta see 'bout gettin' more wood anyway, but if ya can describe 'em then we can figure out how ya made 'em so you can make more.
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The petals are very thin strip slices, I think... uhm reminds me of like how you might peel the skin off an apple, actually-! rather than carved out of wood traditionally, but since they are old they splinter sometimes. It seems better on the boat, like they are more resilient to handling,maybe there's more moisture...? Not sure, it doesn't seem like I sealed them very well or anything.
Also, I was wondering if you could help me make a wood-puzzle music box kit for Jewel? I tried to convince him to make one with me, but he wasn't very confident in his ability to do it, or he wasn't that interested in committing since he's probably too busy. But, I think if I made him a kit he could work on it in his own time, and he would really enjoy it and feel more confident about his abilities elsewhere than music.
I made a design already, but actually sanding the wood and getting the right thicknesses and precision so it will work seamlessly for him will be really hard for me on my own. And I'm worried he'll take it badly against himself if it doesn't work properly rather than understand it it would be a result of my lack of skill.
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Hooh, that's not a bad way to do it - might be moisture, might just be the way ya cut 'em, too. But I can show ya how to seal 'em so they stay that way, 'course.
An' hell yeah I'll help ya make somethin' for Jewel, too. I think he is busy, but havin' stuff like that to do would do him some good - s'real thoughtful of ya to wanna do somethin' like that, Sam.
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And, haha, is it? I guess I just got the vibe from him that he would benefit from something like it but any kinks in the process would really not be therapeutic for him. And I'm always excited for an excuse to get better at something so I get a benefit too. So probably not that thoughtful, afterall ...
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