Rusty Repairs

0x0328_No sign of Henry O. today. I'm starting to get really worried. I tried contacting him again, but no response. The shop feels empty without him.

0x0321_Henry O. came in today. He looked a little better than last time, but still frail. He brought me a new set of tools. He said he wanted me to have them. I thanked him, but I couldn't shake the feeling that this was more than just a gift.

0x0316_Tried to distract myself by reading through old technical manuals. But even the schematics and diagrams couldn't hold my attention. My thoughts kept drifting back to Henry O. And to the questions that were starting to plague me.

0x0309_I decided to take matters into my own hands. I closed up shop early and went to Henry O.'s apartment. It wasn't far, just a few blocks away. I used my override code to enter. I found him in bed, hooked up to a medical monitor. He looked frail. He was asleep, but he woke up when I entered the room. He smiled weakly and said, "Rusty, what are you doing here?" I told him I was worried. He chuckled and said he was just getting old. He had taken a fall, apparently. He assured me he was fine, just needed some rest. I helped him adjust his pillows and made sure he had everything he needed. He thanked me and told me to go back to the shop. I did as he asked, but I didn't feel much better.

0x0307_Henry O. didn't come in today. He usually visits at least once a month. I'm worried about him. I tried to access his public medical records, but they're protected. Of course they are.

 0x0226_Repaired a hover-car today, it needed a new power converter. It was a pretty straightforward job, I finished it in record time. I should have been pleased with myself, but instead I just felt empty.

0x0222_Henry O. visited today. He seemed even more tired than usual. He leaned heavily on his cane and his movements were slow. He asked me how business was going. I told him it was steady. He nodded and said that was good. He's getting on in years.