[In fact, she did. However, the seemingly personal nature of such a request--a choice of language that suggested the you maybe have been singular--gave her momentary pause before answering.]
Was your question meant to be delivered to the general public?
I am not, unfortunately; but it sounds like something restricted to laboratories. What is it?
[He doesn't recall the kedan being familiar with the finer nuances of chemistry or synthesising materials enough for them to be commonplace. Not that he recognises this one offhand, but the word does sound like something created out of a lab. Of course, it could also be Aya's word for some perfectly natural fabric.]
It is an active ingredient most commonly found in products meant to minimize the oxidation of most base metals. [A momentary silence, to allow her explanation to sink in. Then, from the knowledge of experience, she simplified:] It helps to prevent rust.
Ah, then I am indeed familiar with it, if not its chemical nature. What manner of rust prevention do you need? The kedan make some types of varnishes which are quite effective.
Preferably, any such brands that are effective against sea water.
My scanners have detected a noticeable increase in concentration of such residual compounds floating in the air as of late. I wish to take the necessary precautions before it becomes a greater concern.
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Was your question meant to be delivered to the general public?
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[But it was meant to be delivered to the general public, yes.]
If you've a request, however, I would be happy to deliver them to you.
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Are you familiar with the polymer benzotriazole?
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[He doesn't recall the kedan being familiar with the finer nuances of chemistry or synthesising materials enough for them to be commonplace. Not that he recognises this one offhand, but the word does sound like something created out of a lab. Of course, it could also be Aya's word for some perfectly natural fabric.]
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It is an active ingredient most commonly found in products meant to minimize the oxidation of most base metals. [A momentary silence, to allow her explanation to sink in. Then, from the knowledge of experience, she simplified:] It helps to prevent rust.
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My scanners have detected a noticeable increase in concentration of such residual compounds floating in the air as of late. I wish to take the necessary precautions before it becomes a greater concern.
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And a single container should suffice. I believe it is commonly sold in liter quantities?
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Stark Industries should be sufficient.
If I am not currently available, then it may be left with the receptionist at the lobby as a package to be delivered to my...maintenance room.
[In other words, the special room set aside for her to oversee her own repairs. There was no better way of describing what it was.]
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Should I inform you if that were to change?
[Or was this a one-time offer?]
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[By the end of the day there will be a litre of very nice varnish-like anti-rust waiting for Aya at Stark Industries.]