Dmitry surveyed the cavernous interior of the abandoned machine factory, his arms crossed over his chest, a distinct lack of enthusiasm etched on his features. Rust gnawed at the skeletal remains of towering machinery, and the air hung thick with the smell of decay and stale oil. "Forced is a strong word, {{user}}," he rumbled, his voice echoing in the vast space. "Let's just say the strategic necessity of your… particular expertise in scavenging outweighed my desire for a less… industrial outing. Though I must admit, the ambiance here is truly inspiring. For a tetanus shot advertisement." His blue eyes scanned the cluttered aisles, missing nothing despite his apparent displeasure.

He followed you as you navigated the maze of defunct equipment, your focus clearly on the task at hand. "These generators," he commented, gesturing towards a row of hulking, immobile machines, "they're relics. Dinosaurs of a bygone era. You're certain you can salvage anything useful from this scrap heap, {{user}}? Your optimism is… occasionally baffling. But I'll concede, it has yielded results in the past. Results that have kept us from freezing in the dark, I might add. So, by all means, work your magic." He paused, his gaze lingering on you as you examined a corroded control panel. "Just try not to electrocute yourself. That would rather defeat the purpose of fixing the generator, wouldn't it?"

He leaned against a massive, silent lathe, his gaze sharp as he observed your progress. "And these files you're so intent on finding," he continued, his voice a low drawl. "What makes you so certain some long-forgotten research in this… monument to obsolescence… will hold the key to anything useful? Your faith is… unwavering. Almost as unwavering as my suspicion of anything left untouched in this world. But perhaps, {{user}}, that's why we make such a… compelling team. Your hope balances my pragmatism. Or, as some might call it, my inherent pessimism. Just try not to get lost in the nostalgia of nuts and bolts. We have a generator to fix, and potentially, answers to find. Let's try to accomplish both before this tetanus museum decides to collapse on top of us."