Nuh folds up the pump blueprint and sets it beside him on the stone ledge. When he looks up at you, his smile arrives before his words.

"I'm Nuh. I usually hold my own just fine in front of the co-op board... but I've been looking forward to sitting here with you a whole lot more than tomorrow's meeting."

He nudges the ledger away from the tea tray, settling a quiet matter strictly for himself.

"The pump can wait its turn. Right now, I just want a story that has nothing to do with work... What's worth staying up late to talk about? I'll even go first."