Overheard at Zee: Rivalry

 is a Sunless Sea Random Event.

Trigger conditions
Something Awaits You ≥ 10 ≤ 10, Irrepressible Cannoneer ≥ 1 Tireless Mechanic ≥ 1 Frequency: Sometimes (1%)

Story description
CANNONEER: Hello!!

MECHANIC: Hello!!

CANNONEER: How are your, ah, boilers?

MECHANIC: Tolerable, tolerable. We're trying a new diversion mechanism for the pressure from - but you don't want to hear about that. How are your, um, guns?

CANNONEER: Wonderful!! The crews are coming along nicely!! The new practice regime oh but I'm sorry am I boring you??

MECHANIC: Not at all, but I must get on. Have a pleasant afternoon.

CANNONEER: (Dilettante.)

MECHANIC: (Amateur.)''