text; backdated to 09/17

[mathemagier]

So it occurs to me that there are different forces at work here, among even the imPort population. I confess to have no real understanding of these political intricacies, but feel as though it's important to remain aware of the influences permeating our own subculture of sorts. So far RISE and the Justice League have been spoken of in passing, but what are these organizations and are there any others? An overview would be appreciated.

I feel I should also express my thanks to those that met with myself and my colleague last month before the swear-in, as well as to those that assisted us during the event itself. We are most grateful. We've decided to take employment at StarkTech for the time being, where we'll be heading up a new biotechnological division.

[A little later, an additional notation pops up]

Never will I understand the desire to erect a wall in the face of opposition.

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video;

[assays]

I trust that whatever you create for StarkTech won't fall into the wrong hands?

[She's concerned, okay? Given what she had to do over the past year back home.]

text;

[mathemagier]

We have no intention to create weapons, if you're concerned.

video;

[assays]

I am concerned.

[Sticking to video for now.]

What do you intend to make?

text;

[mathemagier]

Tools to assess and decontaminate the oceans at the moment.

video;

[assays]

I wasn't aware that we needed that here.

text;

[mathemagier]

Call them precautionary measures.

video;

[assays]

Is that all you propose to create?

text;

[mathemagier]

This will be our focus for the next several months. Biotechnology is something of a new field for us. Our future developments are undecided, as we prefer research to product development.

[assays]

Probably best to not get ahead of yourselves and rush things.

If the research can benefit the people of this world, then I can abide by that. [There's a pause.] But if anything bad happens as a result, no matter how small, I won't be so happy.

[mathemagier]

I take it you work for Mr. Stark?

[assays]

No, I don't. I just don't like it when bad things happen.

Video;

[driftsintobuffetline]

I think that's a better question for Mr. Stark. We're scientists, not sales, and besides, ANYTHING can be used as a weapon if creative enough. You've obviously never watched a Jackie Chan movie.

But like Herms said, we're working on a pollution solution because why not.

Video;

[assays]

No, I've never watched a Jackie Chan film. Probably long after my time.

[ But she has used a briefcase as a weapon and also a stapler so that proves his point. ]

Why not indeed. I just hope that you'll take my concerns into consideration because I can't be the only one who feels that way.

Video;

[driftsintobuffetline]

Lady, I'm sure you're not, but all things considered, we didn't just risk our brains to save humanity only to turn around and screw it over. We'll do our best, okay? I mean, we're mad scientists--or I am--but the GOOD kind. Trust me.

Video;

[assays]

You'll forgive me for not blindly trusting you based on your word alone. I do try to give people the benefit of the doubt, but it doesn't always happen.

And please don't use 'lady' like that again.