"Is that so?" Haken grunts. "I can almost believe that a bookworm like you might know something about engineering. Go on then, scurry back there and see what you can do."
The machinery in this portion of the facility is in such poor repair that it almost takes your breath away. You spend your entire shift tinkering with the machines, tightening bolts here, attenuating points of mechanical stress, and lubricating several joints of concern.
By the time Haken comes to check on you, you've made several improvements that even he has to admit will make the entire operation run more efficiently.
"Good work, pup," Haken says as he throws you a towel. "It's quitting time. You'd best get moving. And tell Tiva that she'd better be back in here tomorrow!"
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