[X] Bind yourself to Blue Steel, Mary needs people to talk to not just you. She can have friends here and you would have a secure homebase among the Blue Steel members.
[X] (Write-in) If I'm joining you, then can I get a full repair of my Weapons and Armour Systems? I'm the only Mental Model currently active, and if I have to protect you guys, then I need to be at my best.
You smile brightly, "Yes, I think we will be, darling!"
You look at Gunzou, "Alright, I'll join you. As for what I want..."
Gunzou grimaces, but lets you continue.
"Look, I'm your only working Fog Ship right now. Since I am signing on permanently...I could be a lot more useful to you if you repaired me fully, right? I know that's not cheap, but...come on, you know how useful I could be in top condition!"
Gunzou stares at you for a moment, eyes glazed over, and then snaps back, "No. You are certainly a useful resource, but you are not our only one, and our other ships must be maintained. There's also the matter of the other Fog Ships that might awaken, and what will need to be done for them. So...no, I will not expend such a significant portion of our resources on your immediate repair."
He pauses for a moment, contemplating, "Out of consideration for your efforts, and the damage you took to protect our forces, though, I will make you an offer: We will fully repair your systems in exchange for your full assistance in the revival of Boston. Wake her up, and you will have more than earned the repair work."
"That's a pretty bad deal, considering I lost all my armor for you."
He glares at you, "You're going to be a member of Blue Steel, now. If you had been then, such a sacrifice would have been a basic expectation, not something worthy of reward. The fact that I'm offering you the opportunity to earn such a significant portion of our resources, rather than simply providing the most basic of repairs, is in recognition of the sacrifices you made as an outsider. Do not push me."
He pauses for a few moments, staring into the distance, before returning, "...but, I suppose, I shouldn't leave you completely defenseless in the mean time. We will partially repair your Wave Force Armor, so that you will be have a reasonable chance in the event of an attack. Anything more than that will need to wait unti after you complete your first mission by reviving Boston."
He is silent for a time, letting that sink in. At your side, Mary fidgets uncomfortably.
You glance down at her, "Do you want to stay?"
She bites her lip, glancing between you an Gunzou, "I just want to stay with you. It's nice here, but if you don't want to..."
She trails off.
Gunzou sighs, "Stay or go, Surcouf? I'll still provide limited repairs for your Wave Force Armor if you don't wish to join, and you will retain our good will."
You shake your head, "No...Mary likes it here. I'm joining up."
He nods, "Good. We're glad to have you. We'll begin the work on your Wave Force Armor immediately."
Satisfied, you move on, "So...you want me to fix Boston--as soon as possible, I'd assume?"
"Quite."
You shrug, "I'll see what I can do. It might not happen instantly, though...there's probably going to be some trial and error, unless I get lucky on my first attempt."
He nods, "As expected. I don't mind if it takes you a while, as long as you're actually working on the problem--do not put this on hold, though."
"Yeah, yeah, will do."
He's exasperated, but seems to accept your word, "Very well. I'll leave you to your work, Surcouf. We shall begin your repairs in the mean time."
[ ] Begin work on Boston.
-[ ] Immediately attempt to interface with and awaken her.
-[ ] Study her condition further.
-[ ] Try something else to help her.
[ ] Do something else.
-[ ] Write-In.
