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[forgodssake]

Good evening, Tranquility. I have two queries, unrelated.

With regards to the science department, I'd like to be directed towards any appointed leaders in this structure, as I have some general questions that might save me a bit of reading. Both in regards to whether I can be of assistance, and what has happened previously. I refer, of course, to the laboratories.

My second question pertains to the red-worded Smiley character. I think it wants this Charlotte person harmed, as opposed to simply found. As much as I too find her posting rather concerning, I'm moved to wonder what it could possibly gain from her being stopped. Or silenced.

I realise neither of those possess a single question mark. You'll have to humour me. You're welcome to use the picture/sound communications if that's easier.


Cheers,
Prof. Charles Xavier

Addendum: A third question, for those with technological and/or magic skill. Apropos of nothing, is there a means of securing a posting against one individual?

Comments

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[cargojet]

Occam's Razor - the simplest truth - would be that Smiley is just doing what it always has: telling us how not to die. It holds a great deal of stock in our survival. It enjoys watching us. 'I can't wait to see what you'll do next.' We already proved that we're no use to it dead.

[ But he concedes, inclining his head. ]

But I do believe that she's in danger - a great deal of it - both from us, and from others. This won't end well for her. Like it or not, we can't protect her from something which has demonstrated just how capable it is of manipulating the ship around us.

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[forgodssake]

I know.

[ Which is probably why he is sitting here. In his room. Dicking around on the network. Vague contempt for his own knowing is an edge in his tone. ]

I can put the question out there, anyway. Christ knows if anyone'll consider it. And as for Smiley, it may be telling us how not to die, but stands to reason it doesn't want us to leave, either.

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[cargojet]

Which brings us right back to make or break; fix it, or deliberately pull the whole thing apart just to spite it, because it's quite possible that all it wants is to reset the clock on all of us, send us back to the beginning, reset the board, and play again.

[ He sounds positively grim. ]

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[forgodssake]

I think I could use a drink. And I'm starting to see why even if it kills us has become a necessary qualifier in most endeavours.

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[cargojet]

[ There's a low exhale of a sigh on Nathan's end. ]

That's just the version where this is a real ship. Or, in other words: Try two years of it.

A friend of mine left half a bottle with me last week, I don't suppose you'd be interested in sharing it once this is over? Since home, I've made it a habit never to drink alone.

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[forgodssake]

More than happy to save you from yourself, Senator.

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[cargojet]

Assuming we survive this, I'll hold you to it, Professor.