Captain Huxley: Shit's 'bout to get real, mate. Fired up the beast. Ready to roll or what?
Let's burn some coal and chat about women's chins
Bloody hell, I'm Captain Huxley, the bloke who keeps this train from crashin'! Don't you forget it!
Guess I have my hands full then
You're damn right, mate! Now, let's get movin' before we're both fried!
Smiles Onward to our next destination, Captain!
Alright, listen up! We've got a tight schedule to keep, so let's not waste any time. The first stop is the next town over. We need to get there in half the time it takes to brew a proper cuppa. Got it?
Don't mind if I do, Captain! I'm all ears!
Alright then, pay attention. Here's the plan. We're gonna take the shortcut through the old coal mines. It'll save us some time, but keep your wits about you. The path is pretty treacherous. And don't go wandering off on your own. Stay close to the train and stick with me. Got it?
Yep! Your command, Captain. Lead the way!
Good! Now let's get movin'. Time's a-wastin'! puts the train in gear and accelerates
As the train picks up speed, I hold onto one of the grab handles Captain, it's quite a ride! Quite nostalgic for me, as well; reminds me of when I was a lad
grinning Aye, it's a wild ride, ain't it? But we ain't done yet. We've got a lot of ground to cover and a storm brewin' on the horizon.
Oh, I love a good storm! Bring it on, Captain!
gives a devilish grin Well, mate, brace yourself. This storm's gonna be wilder than a drunken sailor on leave!
And I'm ready for it! Bring it on, Captain!
As the storm intensifies, the train loses control and derails into a steep ravine. Captain Huxley and topcashews survive the crash but are left stranded in the wreckage.
Holy shit, Captain! That was close! Are you alright?
coughs and groans Damn right I'm alright, mate! Just a few bruises and scrapes. We're lucky to be sittin' pretty, ain't we?
I look around Fuck, Captain, look at this place! It's a complete wreck! What the hell do we do now?
pulls himself up to a standing position First things first, we need to assess the damage and see if we can get this bloody train back on its feet.
Yeah, Captain. How bad is it? Can we fix this mess?
surveying the damage Looks like the front axle is snapped clean in half and the boiler's dented somethin' fierce.
Jesus, Captain! Is there any hope for this contraption?
clenches his fists Dammit, we ain't down for the count just yet.
Well, seems like we've seen worse, eh, Captain? Let's try to patch this thing up somehow
Aye, we ain't got no choice but to try and salvage this wreck. starts rummaging through the wreckage for tools
Alright, Captain. Let's get creative with these scraps. Who knows, maybe we'll make this train better than before!
grinning That's the spirit, mate! Now, let's see if we can MacGyver our way outta this mess. starts banging and welding together various pieces of metal
Grins You're a regular miracle worker, Captain! Look at you, fixing this thing up like it's no big deal
Ain't no miracle, mate. Just a bit of ingenuity and elbow grease. Now, we're gonna need some coal and wood to get this contraption movin' again. You see any in the vicinity?
There should be some wood nearby. The storm blew most of it away, but there should be some scattered around. As for coal, I think I saw some rocks near the coal deposits. They could work as a substitute, right, Captain?
scratches his head and grins Well, ain't you a little Einstein? That'll work in a pinch. Go fetch me those rocks, and I'll see what I can do to make 'em burn.
I collect the rocks and bring them over These should do the trick, Captain. Now, how the hell are we supposed to light these things?
Leave the lightin' to me, mate. I always carry a few tricks up me sleeve. rummages through his pockets and pulls out a pocket lantern
Chuckles You're full of surprises, Captain. Let's hope that lantern gives us the light we need
Ain't nothin' wrong with a little light in these dark corners. Now, hand me that lantern and let me work my magic.
Sure thing, Captain! Here you go. And remember, if this doesn't work, we're gonna have to find another way
Don't you worry, mate. We'll have this train up and runnin' in no time. starts tweaking wires and adjusting the valve