oo5. video.

[forgodssake]

[ Charles has dimmed the lights in this corner of the science department, working by lamp light; he has his comms device angled against something so he doesn't have to hold it in address. He's seated at a work station, with a mug of some form of beverage just in view.

It's been a while since he's done this. ]

Hello. This is Professor Charles Xavier, of Xenogen.

[ A little different, from the last time he was here. Beardier. Those that know him more recently can mark the haircut. There is scattered grey amongst the dark. He speaks plainly, like a man who has long since accepted that everything he has to say about this place is ridiculous, so let's just get on with it, shall we. ]

Since the power outage and mural phenomena, there's been some changes on level three of the science department. Inexplicable ones. Equipment we've not seen before has appeared, along with shifts in space and work stations to accommodate new ones appearing out've

[ fucking ]

nowhere.

If anyone has experience with high tech lab equipment, I'd like some assistance in identification.

From what I can tell so far, I suspect we're looking at appliances that have much to do with genetics research, or-- [ he hesitates, as if unsure he wants to commit to deduction, but oh well ] --nanotechnology.

On that note, for experts in the latter thing, or anyone who holds some familiarity with it at all, I'd very much appreciate a conversation, if you're amenable. I'd like to get a better grasp on the topic.

[ One hand goes to take up his tea (it's probably tea), and the other goes to switch off the feed, with one parting word; ]

Cheers.

[ ooc ; for anyone taking him up on high level science talks, i fully anticipate some handwavium as needed, so come at me. ]

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video.

[uncurse]

Wait. You're saying it just appeared? How the hell does that happen?

video.

[forgodssake]

Inexplicably.

[ --he posits, a little wry. ]

I'm not saying it suddenly appeared in a cloud of smoke, or that I haven't lost it completely, but certainly when no one's looking.

I had a rather good idea of our stock since the outbreak.

video.

[uncurse]

I've seen my share of smoke cloud appearances: that'd almost make more sense than just sneaking in when no one's around.

text.

[lightmagic]

Only additions, nothing missing? Surprising.

[ Because, well. History. Not in a matter of 'taking the place of things' in the space but of whole areas just fucking disappearing before. ]

text.

[forgodssake]

quite

on that note
I never did get a chance to inventory the former genetics labs
considering it was destroyed before I got here

text.

[lightmagic]

It's a shame that it's gone at all.

I suppose it's too much to hope for that this is a changing of the trend.

video.

[blackmagus]

I'm afraid I don't know anything about high tech lab equipment or nanotechnology, but we've got to have someone on board who knows a thing or two.

[Fortescue's accent, English in most worlds but Imperian in her own, is a bit marred by sleepiness. There's a purring black cat in her lap, as she sits on her bed.]

You say it appeared overnight? Like the corridors changing on jumps?

[She's a curious sort. Sorry for the questions, Charles.]

video.

[forgodssake]

[ Questions are fine. It takes him a moment, really, to study her face and the voice coming out of it and the fact she clearly does not know him, but while face twins are rare, it's not unheard of. By the time he responds, he keeps the topic out of the way.

There's a thin, fraying ribbon of smoke from a cigarette set aside. ]

Overnight, and at random intervals. Such as leaving a room and coming back to new additions. I found some sort of microscopic needle device in pieces on my work bench when I turned my back, just this morning.

video.

[blackmagus]

Do they have any brands or labels on them that might help identify where they're from?

[Not that Fortescue is an expert, but maybe it might narrow things down.]

I'd say that their appearance is helpful, but only if people actually know how to use them...

anon ∞

[lostsoldier]

like the kind of equipment you'd use to combine human and animal genes to create manticores?

[ Not to put too fine a point on it, but. Look he doesn't know science, he knows results. ]

text.

[forgodssake]

truth be told it wasn't really my personal calling. why does everyone go straight for mad scientist when I mention genetics research?

I understand your inference, anonymous
verification is in progress, hopefully with further assistance

private.

[milagros]

After the peculiarly accusatory responses to my stated medical qualifications, I'm saving on time and pitchforks by declaring my familiarity with nanotechnology under these admittedly pitiful privacy settings. I'll be happy to pose beside you on any large moving targets after we've managed to have a sensible conversation on the topic.

( friendliness, rude british lady style. )

private.

[forgodssake]

Wonderful. Don't worry, love, they called me mad at the academy too.

[ Taps cigarette ash somewhere aside of the screen view. ]

Dr Gallo, yes?

text;

[puppydogeyes]

Have you touched any of it?

text;

[forgodssake]

some handling is necessary upon discovery, yes

text.

[pushfall]

I'm starting to feel like we're jumping around in time on this ship. Or that there is a really confused cleanup crew out there somewhere doing things backwards.

text.

[forgodssake]

I won't be leaving them a tip
but yes: space continues to be malleable, so why not time?

voice;

[axeyou]

Maybe you got new equipment because you were really, really good.


[of no help but to provide commentary sorry.]

voice;

[forgodssake]

I'm compulsively well-behaved, it's true. About time it got rewarded.

[ There are worse unhelpful commentaries to receive. ]

video;

[peckish4action]

Has anyone volunteered to help, yet? I mean, I guess it'd have been better if me and KF were available to help, but I can probably try to see what I can come up with. I'm very good with high tech stuff. Okay, decently good with future high tech stuff, but I've got a bit of experience now.

[ Beat. ]

KF would've been of help with the science-slash-lab aspect of it, but.

[ He's not here. ]

video;

[forgodssake]

I'm not a complete martian on the science-slash-lab aspect, just a little out of date, let's put it that way. Perhaps I can lend assistance to your assistance.

[ He's not about to turn people down, at this point, even they seem. Really young. ]

What's your name?

video.

[longaevus]

I'm not certain that I could provide much help with the nanotechnology- ( Yet. She hasn't examined any of it so far, but give her time and she'll definitely try to offer insights ) -but I may be able to at least discuss somethings of genetics with you.

video.

[forgodssake]

Why've you not joined our team, then?

[ Her offer isn't entirely what the doctor ordered, but he doesn't feel it necessary to say so immediately. Or turn her down. People with a working, comprehensive knowledge of genetics is a rare commodity.

--and his question lacks accusation in delivery, mild and in alright spirits. He can see she's relatively recent an arrival. ]

video; i apologize for tagging into this so late i just came off of hiatus i hope this is okay? ;;

[51stcentury]

Well. I wouldn't call myself an expert, but. I dabble. [wink]

[Hey there, Charles, he remembers you from the last Incident with nanotechnology. 'Sup?]

I'm also pretty familiar with a fair range of technology. I might be able to help you out some.

video; it's all good you're fashionably only barely late.

[forgodssake]

[ Hello, Charles remembers you too. He's not sure he remembers the friendliness but he was very tired, at the time. And using text because he looked like a hideous jellyfish hybrid. What a laugh riot that all was. ]

Captain Harkness, yes? That would be splendid, if you can spare the time.