Ildsaye [they/them]

Japanese-made sewing machines from the 1950s. Most are all-metal and overbuilt, and will work like new with a few drops of oil, maybe a fresh belt. In the US they were imported and had local brand’s names put on them; what you’re really looking for is the “Made in Japan” on the back or bottom. Granny sewing machines also qualify, but most of the Japanese ones have zigzag

I’m Demetrious Polychron –


– and you just got cyberpunk’d

“Never Forget”, at least not until the empire has cynically wrung the last bit of sympathetic credulity from the last oblivious grillman. 9/11s were never intended to appreciate in value; they are printed to be spent.