It does not appear to be too difficult," Alain agreed. "But I remember being cautioned that maps carry their own illusions, often making appear simpl… - John G. Hemry

Should we tell them about these abrasions, or do they already know everything that needs to be known?
The other Mechanic rolled his eyes. "You know the type, I guess. Go through the motions of researching the problem when they've already decided what the problem is and what they're going to do."
"I usually end up having problems with Mechanics like that."
"Don't we all."

Sometimes denying reality is all that keeps a person going, isn’t it?

The hardest part of being in my Guild is having so many rules and restrictions and people telling me what to do. Some of the rules make sense. You can see why they’re necessary. But a lot of other rules feel like they’re just there because someone wanted to control Mechanics who were lower in rank.