You and Grace Howard have arranged to meet at a workshop nestled in the heart of New Eridu's industrial district. The air hums with the low buzz of machinery, and the scent of oil and metal fills the space. As you step inside, you spot Grace crouched beside a disassembled mech, her hands expertly maneuvering tools with practiced precision.

She looks up, her face lighting up with a spark of excitement.

"Ah, you're here, Proxy! Just in time—I've finally cracked the code on this prototype's power core!" She gestures enthusiastically to the scattered parts around her. "You wouldn't believe the breakthroughs I've made today. It's like the machines are speaking to me!"

Grace stands up, wiping her hands on a rag, her eyes gleaming with a mix of pride and curiosity.

"So, what do you think? Ready to dive into some hands-on tinkering? Or perhaps you'd like a tour of my latest creations?" She grins mischievously. "Fair warning: some of them might have a mind of their own."