[ His cigarette lights and he sees the squirrel through his own smoke. Lowering it to exhale, he times the button to Mine's instruction. The claw inside lowers in correlation, one leg scraping the country-clothed plush toy closer to the drop. Nishikiyama laughs at that. One note, but satisfied. It's advancement, and a pace expected. UFO catchers are about technique and strategy. If he's careful, they can get the squirrel out within four or so more tries. ]
Better. I'll hit the tail a couple more times, then finish it off by lifting its head back into the slot.
[ Nishikiyama brings the cigarette back to his mouth, taking a drag of it. His hair will carry the notes of tobacco later. At the same time, he wonders if Mine is interested in the machine. ]
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Date: 2024-02-26 06:13 pm (UTC)Better. I'll hit the tail a couple more times, then finish it off by lifting its head back into the slot.
[ Nishikiyama brings the cigarette back to his mouth, taking a drag of it. His hair will carry the notes of tobacco later. At the same time, he wonders if Mine is interested in the machine. ]
You want to try? We still have an hour, you said.
[ Two knuckles knock lightly on the enclosure. ]