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[connors]

[ The technology, all in all, isn't too hard to grasp. It's more the fact that there's no real way off the ship (no concrete information as to how the passengers arrived, no explanation as to the contents of the lockers), not to mention the circumstances under which he had arrived, that leave Connors ill at ease. The phenomenon, however, is not one that he seems to be alone in, and when the video feed turns on, he seems much more put-together (and healthier, too) than he'd been when he'd arrived, glasses in place upon the bridge of his nose and the stump of his arm barely visible at the bottom edge of the screen. ]

Apologies, first of all, if the question is redundant, [ he begins, with a slight duck of his head, ] but considering the range of worlds from which we hail, I was curious as to how many passengers are not classified as human or are possessed of "supernatural" capabilities. I'd like to do a little research, if at all possible.

[ He opens his mouth as if to continue on, but seems to think better of it. The transmission is awkwardly short, as is, but he doesn't have much else to say that's strictly relevant (that won't sound too much like covering up). ]

Thank you for your time. Dr. Curtis Connors, at your service.

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[firstofficer]

Doctor. [ the feed begins with a polite nod of his head- which is, well okay it's kindof a greeting. probably. ]

If I may inquire, research for what purpose?

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[connors]

[ The nod is one that Connors returns, apparently somewhat more at ease now he's not addressing an invisible crowd. ]

Curiosity's sake. Nothing by way of practice or application.

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[toasterprophet]

You may think you're shining a light in the darkness, but mostly you're just giving away your own position. And the darkness is full of things that don't like light shone on their faces.

[Which is Leoben's way of saying, "LOL. In before half the ship starts freaking out at you."]

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[connors]

[ The unspoken point is a valid one, and it's a certain foolhardiness on Connors' part, perhaps, that he believes the ground he stands upon to still be tenable. ]

Whatever I discover, I doubt will be much of a revelation to those on board the ship, and it isn't my intention to draw out those who don't wish to be recognized.

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[amethysts]

Why?

[Last month, Libby would have already been freaking out. But she's learned a little since.]

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[connors]

At present, for no reasons beyond my personal edification — I was a geneticist, prior to my arrival here, though I'm sure my work would be considered obsolete to most here.

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[the_vishual]

There's a lot of people like that, sir.

[ Yup not giving you a straight answer. ]

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[connors]

[ He's more than used to evasive tactics considering the sort of seal that had been kept upon the research they'd been doing as well as the slow disappearance of Norman Osborn from the public eye. It's her apparent age, however, that seems to have the most effect upon softening whatever edges he might have. (He thinks of Billy, briefly, the memory of his son still something of a balm despite the distance that had grown between them.) ]

So I've come to learn. It's something of a miracle.

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[disparage]

What would you do with the results of this research?

[ as someone who has been persecuted for being a vampire on several occasions, caroline's weary of what this kind of research entails. the movies never really depict these things in the best of lights, either. ]

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[connors]

I've no application in mind, though I assume some might think that would render the work useless. I had unfinished business, back home, that I'd like to see through to at least some extent.

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[syllogism]

Ok, this doesn't have anything to do with what you just asked.
But it looks like you're missing an arm.

[ It appears that Dirk could be incredibly tactless with those with missing limbs. ]

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[connors]

[ Tactless or not, Connors doesn't seem particularly offended, raising what's left of his right arm to be better seen by the camera. ]

You'd be right. It's — been gone for some time.

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[chaineddog]

[Everything on this ship makes Heine suspicious but this? This puts him even more on edge than normal and it makes it even worse that this guy is a doctor.]

Why the fuck would you be interested in any of that?

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[connors]

[ Connors' brow pinches, but when he speaks, his tone of voice isn't any more hostile or evasive than it has been. ]

I studied something similar back home, albeit in a significantly marginalized capacity.

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[hostage]

Buddy, you might wanna watch it.

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[connors]

I've made mistakes, [ comes the response, at length. It's an overly serious answer, perhaps, not to mention obtuse, but it's spoken with less levity (and more regret) than the transmission had been. ] I don't intend to make them again. But thank you for your concern.

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[insufferableprick]

wow
your research brought all the borderline cryptic mostly defensive rude assholes to the network
guess some got reasons and shit
but i am feeling some serious secondhand embarrassment for everyone ganging up on you dude
anyway count one for supernatural ability over here

[ Hi, guess which pop culture savvy teenager doesn't know the civilian names of Spider-Man villains. ]

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[connors]

[ It's all for the best, really.

The text prompts a laugh, though Connors has the grace to wait until the reaction has passed to turn the video feed back on. Despite the fact, he's still smiling (half in amusement, half in weariness) when his image appears again. ]

That's very kind of you to say. [ And ... he leaves the point at that. (There's not much else to say, and it seems he'd best guard his tongue.) ]

Supernatural ability, you said?

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[theblogger]

Not just different worlds - different times as well.

Where and when are you from, Dr. Connors?

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[connors]

Earth, 2012.

Yourself?

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[cons]

Guess it's too late to warn you that people get a little uppity about that stuff, huh? Don't worry, you're not the first to get their head bitten off, and I'm sure you won't be the last.

Wish I could help, but I'm 100% human. But hey listen, if you find out how to hook people up with cool abilities, let me know? [ only half kidding.............. ]

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[connors]

[ He pauses only for a moment. (She looks like Gwen, though the appearance, following a moment's observation, turns out more cursory than not.)

In much the same tone of voice: ] If there's ever the opportunity to practice that sort of thing in a completely sanctioned way, I'll be sure to.

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[tact]

Does this include people who used to have abilities considered supernatural?

[ since she's dead and all, she's kind of unsure if she still has her visions or anything else that being a higher power back home gave her. she thinks she's lost the juice, but she's learnt to never underestimate a hell dimension or the powers that be. she notices his arm but she doesn't bring it up. someone bringing up her lack of visions would be a major sting for her. ]

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[connors]

[ Following a brief pause for consideration: ] I don't see why not.

[ He stops just short of asking if that's the boat she finds herself in, figuring that his original prompt was invasive enough as far as questions go. ]

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[grndnpnd]

Little bit less than 50-50?

[ And then a shrug to indicate that this is a guess on Tommy's part.

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[connors]

It does seem to be somewhat common, [ Connors notes, pausing once as he speaks. The word phenomenon sits on the tip of his tongue, but he doubts it's the appropriate term. ]

Have you much experience with it?

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[wont]

[ Curiously: ]

Do you speak of magic?

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[connors]

In some cases, perhaps, [ he says gently, ] though no such thing existed in my home world. I suspect, too, that most things considered magic might prove to have some kind of scientific base.

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[stimulations]

It doesn't seem you've picked the best topic for a warm introduction to the community. [Half a smile.] But I'm glad to see you're settling in, at least.

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[connors]

[ The sight of a familiar face (for a relative value of familiar) is a welcome one, if the returned smile is any indication. ]

You win some, you lose some, [ he says, with a partial shrug. ] But thank you. You've been well, since the jump?

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[watashinonamaewa]

[ It interests her to hear that this Doctor Curtis Connors has something of a similar interest in the passengers aboard the Tranquility. She had been very eager to begin research on the humans' genetic coding though felt it too invasive to simply come forward and say so like Connors had done. ]

I'm not technically classified as a human — the genetic coding of this body has been artificially replicated.

Are you human? Without mutation in your DNA? [ You could be of high interest to her. ]

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[connors]

[ Her immediate confession as to her nature is enough to stop Connors in his tracks, but he manages not to get too thrown off, offering up an answer quickly enough. ]

I am human, without any discernible mutation.

[ The serum's effects, after all, had not been natural, and eradicated completely following the launch of the antidote from Oscorp Tower. ]

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[stacked]

What, you just feel like poking at the freaks, Doc?

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[connors]

[ A pause, and then: ] Not quite the way I would have chosen to phrase it.

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[heterophobe]

Well, Doctor, I'm a gift to gay men everywhere. It's a super power.

[statsraaden]

Hello. I'm currently a human, but I used to be a tall ship back in the day. [Yes, it's 'back in the day', now. After eight months.] Does that fit your specifications?

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[altercate]

[ derek could not sound more suspicious if he tried. ]

Why?

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[helpmeguideit]

What manner of research are you doing?

[nooneiseversafe]

[Given his inquiry...] ... a medical doctor, or another sort of doctor?