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lifescience) wrote in ataraxion2015-04-15 03:59 pm
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[She's settled before she addresses the network at large, posture straight and hands resting in her lap. Jemma's still not entirely convinced that they've not been set adrift on a Hydra vessel or some other enemy of S.H.I.E.L.D., but one has to take risks eventually, don't they?
She even looks decidedly upbeat about it.]
I suppose we should start with a proper introduction, although it's been brought to my attention that I may have spoken to some of you before. It just seemed a bit rude not to, since I might not..remember you. My name is Jemma Simmons. I've just arrived, but can I say that, unanswered questions aside, I find this all to be a little exciting. The final frontier and all.
[Exciting and maybe just a little bit scary. But so far, so good.]
I've also applied to one of the Science Departments, but I thought I should mention it here as well, in the interest of sharing with the class. I specialized in biochemistry back at the Academy, but I could certainly lend a hand in medbay or anywhere else where an extra scientist is needed.
[One might get the impression that the way she says "science" should be accompanied by a heavy sigh and possibly hearts in the margins of this post.]
Oh, and if Fitz has already told you anything about a cat and its liver, please overlook it. He's a little bit sensitive in the olfactory department.
She even looks decidedly upbeat about it.]
I suppose we should start with a proper introduction, although it's been brought to my attention that I may have spoken to some of you before. It just seemed a bit rude not to, since I might not..remember you. My name is Jemma Simmons. I've just arrived, but can I say that, unanswered questions aside, I find this all to be a little exciting. The final frontier and all.
[Exciting and maybe just a little bit scary. But so far, so good.]
I've also applied to one of the Science Departments, but I thought I should mention it here as well, in the interest of sharing with the class. I specialized in biochemistry back at the Academy, but I could certainly lend a hand in medbay or anywhere else where an extra scientist is needed.
[One might get the impression that the way she says "science" should be accompanied by a heavy sigh and possibly hearts in the margins of this post.]
Oh, and if Fitz has already told you anything about a cat and its liver, please overlook it. He's a little bit sensitive in the olfactory department.
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Mostly curiosity.]
Hello Remus, I'm Jemma.
[She beams and offers her hand.]
What a lovely accent.
[They match.]
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We're working on outnumbering the Americans, but it's been an uphill battle, I'm afraid. [ He starts walking at a halting pace, meant to make sure she won't end up behind him instead of beside. ] Not least because we don't actually keep count.
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[She keeps a quick enough pace, and tries not to end up ahead of him herself.]
Out of curiosity, how many other things like this are there on board?
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[ He knows his way around the worktables and offices here very well for someone who doesn't work in the department. ]
There was a dinosaur in the gardens, but I think we lost it during one of the jumps. The boggart is from home. Things turn up unexpected every now and then—my mate Lily found her cat.
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[And she didn't get to see it for herself. Disappointing.]
Well at least I didn't miss out on this, if you've only got the one.
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We can't let it out, but there's an observation window. [ He slows down, just a little. ] I can wait back here if you don't want me to see.
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[Jemma looks over at him, continues a few more steps down the corridor before looking back at him.]
Perhaps it would be best if you came. Just in case.
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[ And there, on the left, there's—something. Probably. Unless whatever Jemma is afraid of is invisible. ]
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[Jemma looks at him once more before reaching the observation window. And she sees her fear taking form almost immediately, like she's standing on a cliff's edge at a great height, high enough to make her scream and stand frozen, afraid to move from the spot.]
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He's one step removed from pulling her back behind him, but not quite ready to assume she can't handle it. ]
Not real, [ he reminds her. ]