Bab 96: 19.2 Dialogue Options?

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.....What?

"Don't give me that look, stranger! I'm the real deal!"

I almost wanted to do a double-take as I stared down at the kid in front of me. With their short white hair haphazardly bundled under their beret, their child-like stature did little to convince me of their supposed skill. I mean, sure, expecting a kid to be an expert mechanic was just asking for trouble, but I'd like to think that they're actually pretty damn good at their supposed job.

"Look, not that I doubt you, but your word isn't exactly the best gauge of your skill," I calmly explained, doing my best to stay polite despite the chuckles threatening to escape my throat. "How can I be sure that you're the right person for the job?"

As if looking down on me, the kid scoffed as they lifted their nose up to me. It would've been intimidating if it came from someone that towered over me, but their diminutive height just made them look adorable.