Once he started repairing the ship, the Level-One Repairman was surprised to discover how satisfying it was to work here.
Whatever he wanted, they had it. The goods Bandage Man delivered included everything he needed, so he never had to rack his brains for substitute tools. There was also an ample supply of screws and other small components. When the young Level-One Repairman learned he could use an entire crate of nuts freely, he was dumbfounded. "I really can use as many as I want? You won't come after me for payment later, will you?"
The Puppet Pilot handling the handover was even more surprised by the repairman's question.
Patting the crate, he said in bewilderment, "How much do you think this stuff costs? The fuel to deliver it costs more. We didn't know how much material you'd need, so we brought eight hundred shipping containers. Help yourself."
"No way! Why so much?"
"It's all from Rebirth Prefecture's earlier reparations. We just draw on some of that credit and exchange it for materials. All right, I have more deliveries to make. Keep up the good work." Seeing him about to leave, the Level-One Repairman hesitated, then hurriedly called out, "Hey, sir..."
"What is it?"
"I've always wanted an External Puppet to help with repairs. Does our company have any spare Repair Puppets?"
The Puppet Pilot tilted his head in thought, then said, "The company doesn't, but I have one myself. I'll bring it over later. Oh, how many repairmen do you have here? I'll bring enough for everyone."
"There's no need for that. It would cost you too much."
"What are you being so polite for? I might need you to service and maintain my puppet someday. The better your skills, the more it helps me too. Besides, we all