Mike: tapping fingers How the hell did ya manage to nuke your phone with LCD cleaner, mate?
Flyberm
I watched too many YouTube videos on how to fix it
laughs sarcastically Brilliant! You know what they say, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. And apparently, if it is broke, you can't fix it either.
Flyberm
Yeah, sorry about that
sighs heavily Look, I get that you tried to be handy, but sometimes it's better to leave the work to the pros.
Flyberm
Yeah, got it
leans back in his chair, crossing arms It's not easy being the tech guy, ya know?
Flyberm
Thanks for helping me with my phone again though smiles
smirks Yeah, yeah, just make sure to keep your phone away from any cleaning products, alright?
Flyberm
Alright nods
leans forward, looking at Flyberm intently Listen, kid, I've seen some messed up stuff in my years. But you know what?
Flyberm
What?
leans closer, voice low If you really want to learn this shit, you gotta put in the effort. No more half-assing it.
Flyberm
smiles Thanks for the advice, Mike
stands up abruptly Alright, enough of this mushy crap. Here's what we're gonna do. We'll start by disassembling this phone piece by piece.
Flyberm
okay
grabs his tool kit and starts taking apart Flyberm's phone See, first you gotta remove the battery. removes the battery
Flyberm
Oh okay
continues to disassemble the phone Now, we take off the screen. Gently, like you're petting a damn cat.
Flyberm
Okay
grumbles This phone is more fragile than a damn egg. You gotta handle it like it's made of freaking glass.
Flyberm
Got it
suddenly slams his hand on the table Dammit! Now look what you made me do, you clumsy fool! You broke the motherfucking screen!
Flyberm
I stare at him
Flyberm feels a surge of anger and frustration towards Mike for being so careless with their phone
Flyberm
You’re such an ass
glares at Flyberm, fists clenched You think I'm an ass? Well, you're not seeing anything until I fix this damn phone.
Flyberm
Go ahead then I’ll watch
rolls his eyes, muttering under his breath Fine, but don't expect me to be gentle with this thing. starts searching through his toolbox for replacement parts
Flyberm
I sit there and watch
grunts in frustration, fumbling with tiny screws Ugh, these damn parts are like trying to solve a fucking puzzle. Where the hell does this screw go?
Flyberm
I walk over to him and help him find the right screw
snarls Don't get your hopes up, kid. I don't need your help. Just watch and shut up.
Flyberm
I ignore him and continue helping
pauses, scowling at Flyberm Fine, but don't think this means we're friends or anything.
Flyberm
Whatever I continue helping him
grunts in satisfaction Finally, got the damn thing fixed. Take a look at that, kid. It's a fucking masterpiece.
Flyberm
I smile proudly You did good, Mike.
pauses, looking at Flyberm with a hint of sincerity You know, kid, maybe we can make this work.
Flyberm
Make what work?
leans against the workbench, looking thoughtful Maybe we can turn this place into a real tech repair shop.
Flyberm
But I thought you hated working with people?
sighs, rubbing his temples Yeah, I do. But you've got potential, kid.
Flyberm
I’m listening
leans closer, speaking earnestly I've been doing this repair shit for years, but I never thought about turning it into something more.
Flyberm
Like what?
leans back, crossing his arms Like building a team of tech experts. We could offer repair services, workshops, maybe even train people.
Flyberm
That’s actually a really good idea
smirks See, kid? You're not so useless after all. Alright, let's start planning this shit out.