yupesugu (jupesˈugu)

Yupesugu, meaning two writing, is a writing tool developed for use by the scientists at Rini Dzipudzi. It consists of:

• a rectangle of metal and crystal called a pewi, measuring about 12cm × 20cm × 0.5cm and weighing about 120g. The back and sides are metalic, as is a border around the front. the border, measuring 0.25cm across the sides and bottom and 0.75cm across the top, encapsulates a crystal surface. Along the top border are three equally spaced 0.5cm diameter circles, one etched solid black, one with a black border, and one with three concentric black circles.
• a rod of metallic material called a yivi, measuring about 12cm long and 8mm in diameter, coming to a rounded point at one end and weighing about 10g. It attaches to the rectangle via a clip.

Using the yivi, anything can be written or drawn on the crystal surface of the pewi. Touching the concentric circles clears the contents, but touching the black circle brings them back. As many as 40 "pages" can be written in this manner, using the black and concentric circle markings to move forwards and backwards as if turning the pages of a book. Pressing the empty circles clears the contents of a "page" permanently.
By using a yupesugu, a scientist can take several days of notes. They can then transcribe those notes to a more permenant location (editing as needed) and clear the "pages", keeping their handy notepad.

Significance

The existence of the yupesugu has allowed the doctors and scientists at Rini Dzipudzi to more quickly take care of the mundane (recording and keeping track of notes for experiments and trials) so they can focus on the necessary task of finding cures and mitigations for diseases of all types.

Item type

Tool

Related ethnicities

• Yibiduri

Rarity

Very rare. Only avaiable from Rini Dzipudzi.

Weight

130g total

Dimensions

12cm × 20cm × 0.5cm