The Least Common Denominator

LXVII.II Quadratic Equation

"What are we supposed to build again?"

I resisted the urge to frown as I faced off against the nominal Denominators of our party. Livia hasn't come back from the trip yet, so that meant me having Lace and Phillipe standing lackadaisically in front of me. Ruby was standing nervously beside me, and I made it a point to look knowledgeable as I pointed at the various schematics and improved designs scribbled onto the chalkboard behind me. Not gonna lie, I was getting pretty miffed at the lack of understanding.

Well, at least it's only Phillipe that's really questioning everything. God knows my shitty patience had its limits.

"Like I said, it's a railway system designed to make transporting materials faster and easier," I sighed. "With coal acting as fuel, the engine would turn the wheels and make it go across the designated track."

 

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