[ The Judge makes a low sound as he nods, pleased that Armin was able to make use of his instruction. He writes: You are a quick learner. He cannot claim all the praise. There have been others, unable to adapt, relying on those who know more (or are more willing to learn) of technology to secure their escape. One can only run and hide for so long. They are gone, now. That Armin was able to repair generators with only hasty demonstration and written instruction speaks to his intelligence and will both.
The Judge glances around the gas station once more. The single cup coffee maker sometimes works, sometimes doesn't. He has been here a handful of times before. He points to it as he comes around the counter, an offer that Armin can agree or decline without otherwise interrupting their conversation. ]
( with a slight smile, ) That isn't always useful without a teacher.
( turning, ) Is that... The coffee pot? ( Armin is accustom to more archaic methods, but one of the others had mentioned coffee, and the stack of mugs suggests what nothing else does. attention returning to the Judge, ) Does it still work?
[ The Judge glances to Armin, huffing a sound somewhere between amusement and agreement.
He nods that yes, that is the coffee pot, but an exaggerated shrug says 'we'll see' as to whether it works. Setting the mug on the grate, the Judge points to the buttons to indicate what to press. To his surprise, the machine gurgles to life, and a moment later the mug begins slowly filling. ]
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( nonetheless, he was the only survivor to escape. )
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The Judge glances around the gas station once more. The single cup coffee maker sometimes works, sometimes doesn't. He has been here a handful of times before. He points to it as he comes around the counter, an offer that Armin can agree or decline without otherwise interrupting their conversation. ]
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( turning, ) Is that... The coffee pot? ( Armin is accustom to more archaic methods, but one of the others had mentioned coffee, and the stack of mugs suggests what nothing else does. attention returning to the Judge, ) Does it still work?
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He nods that yes, that is the coffee pot, but an exaggerated shrug says 'we'll see' as to whether it works. Setting the mug on the grate, the Judge points to the buttons to indicate what to press. To his surprise, the machine gurgles to life, and a moment later the mug begins slowly filling. ]