[L isn't formally a technician or an engineer in the way that some other people are, and he's not sure he can be of much help. His on-ship assignment is absolutely nothing of this nature. On the other hand, he understands the basics of how most electronic systems work, has facility with computers, and is a fast learner.
He decides, after a moment's thought, that he's savvy enough that he's unlikely to make anything worse... besides, this is an opportunity to get a close look at the guts of the Ingress and get an idea of how it might work.
He shows up soon after the request in clothing that might be much more casual than the captains want to see.]
What's wrong with it now?
[And later, as he prods at the innards of the cooling system and gently blasts air onto a delicate bit, he asks the person nearby,]
Is this your typical assignment?
[It's just a conversation-starter; most of his attention remains on the machine.]
INGRESS ROOM - OTA
He decides, after a moment's thought, that he's savvy enough that he's unlikely to make anything worse... besides, this is an opportunity to get a close look at the guts of the Ingress and get an idea of how it might work.
He shows up soon after the request in clothing that might be much more casual than the captains want to see.]
What's wrong with it now?
[And later, as he prods at the innards of the cooling system and gently blasts air onto a delicate bit, he asks the person nearby,]
Is this your typical assignment?
[It's just a conversation-starter; most of his attention remains on the machine.]