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I've found myself with more free time than I know what to do with in the evenings.

[Which is to say, he's sleeping as little as humanly possible for the foreseeable future.]

I may as well do something productive with that time, right?

So I was thinking that I would be interested in learning a new language. Or maybe two, though I feel as if learning one at a time may be better. If anyone would be willing to teach me theirs I would appreciate it.

I am also interested in taking up new hobbies if anyone has any suggestion. I have a special interest in engineering and medicine, but in truth my interests are fairly eclectic.

Oh, and I was considering building a new chicken coop for our two hens. I don't suppose anyone has any advice on that? Or on raising chickens in general. I've done a bit of reading but I would enjoy hearing from people who might have more practical experiences.

[He just wants things to do to pass the time since he doesn't have enough to do here compared to back home where he had so many schemes going...and he needed the distraction.

Also, despite his attempts at depriving himself entirely of sleep, he's posting this at a very reasonable hour in the morning...or rather, he's purposefully posting at a reasonable hour so hopefully no one will suspect anything was wrong.]

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If it's languages you're interested in, I know a few! Admittedly I'm a little rusty with some of them, but there's certain to be at least one you're unfamiliar with.

I'm certain there would be.

Why did you learn those languages? Was it purely scholarly interest or was there a reason for it?

Why are you raising hens? That seems so odd to do.

Why is it odd? Many people raise hens.

[But not, he knows, in the city and not people who look like young masters like him.]

Besides, they give fresh eggs.

Mechanical engineering or another type?

And what branch of medicine?

I'm offering to teach people sign language, if that's something you'd like to learn!

But as for medicine...what types are you familiar with?

Mechanical and civil engineering, mostly. But I believe there is no such thing as knowledge that is worthless. Even lies have their value at times.

Mostly acupuncture, herbal medicine and basic first aid. I studied under the next head of the Chen family which were well known for being a family of doctors. Though, compare to many here, my knowledge could be out of date.

I know the sign language used where I'm from. I'm curious to see how different it is from the one you know.

Acupuncture and herbal medicine. I'm afraid the place where I'm from is considered the past compared to some other worlds.

I have far more experience on the mechanical side, especially small engines, both petrol and steam powered.

The bulk of my medical experience is from a much different time period, yeah, revolving around DNA and similar structures on a cellular and microcellular level. Although I did spend some time working as an herbalist in another world.

I have some passing familiarity with engines, though I haven't had any chance to actually work with them. Petrol powered engines are a complete unknown to me before I got here.

Or anything about DNA for that matter though I have read a little about it here.

I would be eager to learn more if you'd be willing to teach me.

I learned them out of necessity. It's important to know the language of the countries one stays in, after all, and I've traveled quite a lot over the years.

Showing you the ins and outs of engines is a lot easier to do than giving the crash course on DNA, but I can try my best at both.

I have a garage at [[address]] that I'm at most evenings. Feel free to stop on by anytime.

I'm certain you must have many stories to tell as well.

When would you be available to start?

Well, one thing at a time.

Is it all right if I come by now?

[He's free basically most of the day and all of the evening.]

Sure. The garage bay is open, just call out if you don't see me.

Well, yes but

[ ... definitely not someone who looks like him. ]

I don't know. Is someone making you do this? Did you lose a bet?

Then I'll be around.

[He takes his time with walking, but he doesn't dally as he heads over. His clothes were still similar in style to when they met in the resort town but with lighter fabrics for the summer weather, still looking like he'd walked out of a Chinese period drama.

He steps into the garage.]

Excuse me. I'm here to learn about engines.

[He'd call a name except user names didn't have to be a person's real name.]

Hauisang-xiong doesn't need to worry so much. I promise it's nothing like that.

[The answer is: Gu Yun suggested it.

But since the whole point of this exercise was not thinking about Gu Yun he doesn't mention it.]

Chickens are surprisingly in intelligent. I read somewhere they could be taught to do tricks.

[[Just in Tachibana's case, it was his real name. Because he's just that straightforward ~~and uncreative~~]]

[[Tachibana himself was at the long workbench at the back of the garage where the tool-storage pegboard (with a handmade wooden sign reading "Tachibana's Garage" hanging amongst the various tools that were less well organized so much as all scattered about the garage and bench. A mix of various engine and machine parts are laid out in an arc around the rest of the walls, with one pile of salvaged sheet metal set back further, with a blowtorch and welding helmet next to it.

The center of the room held two motorcycles, one customized and in very good shape, and the other in skeletal form, clearly in the process of being built

Looking up, he blinks once before giving a smile and nod, getting up off the stool to walk over.]]

Welcome to the garage.

[[he held his hand out to give a shake before pausing]]

You're-- Min, was it?

[[He remembered the face and the food far better than the man's name.]]

I raised all sorts of animals back home! Chickens can be finicky about silly things but if you're patient with them and give them lots of room outside their coops to roam they turn into big content fluffs.

I suppose I do, at that.

How about this weekend? That seems like a good time for it.

[ chang geng is so whipped it's adorable. ]

I will worry, you seem too nice.

Is that also part of the reason you've decided to keep the chickens as pets? To teach them tricks?

Huaisang-xiong is very kind.

[But truly, he's a lot less nice than he appears...]

We mostly got them for the eggs. Teaching them tricks is only something to pass the time.

Ah, speaking of eggs, I was testing some recipes earlier for sweets. Would you like to come over to try some?

You do?! That's great!!

I mean I don't run into many people here who know it right off the bat, so I get a little excited when I meet someone who does!

It seems like there's a few words that my sign language has that the ones from Earth don't have. But everyone I've talked to with sign language who knew it didn't have any trouble understanding me. But are you from...Earth too? Or another planet like me?

[ This is so exciting! ]

Maybe you could...teach me acupuncture and I've never worked with herbs before so...we can both learn something new!

I have a friend where I'm from who uses it. It is surely more convenient than him having to write everything out.

I am from Great Liang. I do not know if it is on another planet. Our technology hasn't progressed past airships yet. However, according to a few people I have met, the country I am from resembles they have known called China. Though with a few key differences.

I would be happy to teach you, though I should warn you that I am still a learning myself.

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