Provisional Title: Sqid in the maintenance shop
[!0.987]2023-12-01

You have my blessing.

Provisional Title: Sqid in the maintenance shop
[!0.987]2023-12-04

Your parents approve. What do you think other people are going to say when they see us together?

They are going to say “There is a man who is happier than I will ever be.”

That tail of yours is getting dangerous.

I don't care.

Provisional Title: Sqid in the maintenance shop
[!0.987]2023-12-06

[!1.3] Squeaka
Squeaka

[!1.3] Squeaka
Squeaka

[!1.3] Squeaka

Oops.
Excuse me.

So when I heard that coming from their bedroom …

I am not responsible for your imagination.

Provisional Title: Sqid in the maintenance shop
[!0.987]2023-12-08

Morning already. What to wear? What to wear?

Oh. Right. This is the morning I let the shop guys know that robots are going to be working with them.

Green coveralls with running shoes it is.

Provisional Title: Sqid in the maintenance shop
[!0.987]2023-12-11

Morning. The day after I let Sam use my apartment. My debt is paid. That little sneak and I are even.

Probably why I slept so well last night.

Something I didn't learn until it was too late. You never rest easily when you owe a sqid a favor.

Provisional Title: Sqid in the maintenance shop
[!0.987]2023-12-13

Good morning.

Morning. Our first day of work here. You in the maintenance shop and me doing lab work with the station doctor.

Would it be wrong to play hooky and stay in bed on what should be our first day?

With a relationship like ours, we have to set a good example.

As restrictions go, I suppose that's one I can live with.

Provisional Title: Sqid in the maintenance shop
[!0.987]2023-12-15

Morning. Time to move.

I've got to make sure there's a smooth introduction between the human workers and the robots so that we can introduce the humans to the idea of turning the station into a cycler and I need Florence's backing on that and I've got to check my status with the station manager.

A lot of apple carts to overturn today. To paraphrase Terry Pratchett, if you're going to cause chaos, you need to be organized.

Provisional Title: Sqid in the maintenance shop
[!0.987]2023-12-18

Hi, Florence. I got you a locker beside mine and a set of coveralls. I think I got your size right.

Something big is going to be announced. They have a full breakfast set up in the shop.

Is it because of me? I was told these guys might be resistant to A.I. coming to work with them.

If it was only you, it'd be a box of donuts.

I don't know if I should be pleased or offended that I sit so low on the food bribe scale.

Provisional Title: Sqid in the maintenance shop
[!0.987]2023-12-20

Morning Niomi. Whoa! What is that?

This is my friend, Florence Ambrose. She's a Bowman's wolf.

Wow. I've heard of these. It's different to see one in real life. The muzzle is bigger than I expected. Are the jaw muscles still anchored to the top of the skull? Those eyes are really something.

Oh, sorry. I should say “Hi!” I'm Trip.

As awkward as that was, he's still doing better than I did when I first met you.

* Первая встреча произошла в стрипах начиная с 0548

Provisional Title: Sqid in the maintenance shop
[!0.987]2023-12-22

Is everyone here going to be that… enthusiastic?

Hey. New guy. You want some coffee?

Uhm, no thank you.

Suit yourself.

No, I'd say most reactions are probably going to sit between those two.