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[mortalweapon]

[ The video opens to what looks to be the kitchen in one of the government issued houses. At first glance, it seems like someone is cooking — but at second glance, something else is going on. Science.

The entity multitasking in the foreground is clearly recognizable as Danger, for those that have encountered the distinctly blue machine before. She’s got something on the stove. And several somethings in an assortment of beakers, paper cups, and other mismatched containers on the counter. A lot of mixing is happening. She’s scrutinizing the liquid contents in one of the beakers up in the light. ]

I generally prefer to avoid inconveniencing other ImPorts.
Or owing them anything.
However, Connor and I are currently undertaking a project that requires more sophisticated accommodations.

[ speaking of connor, he has a stool pulled up next to the stove to assist, though he doesn’t actually need the stool. it’s just habit, really--human gestures, human responses, programmed in and not forcibly dumped from his systems yet. perched there, he lifts a hand in greeting for the camera, his usual small, slightly stilted smile on his face. .. smiling is hard when you’re a robot??? ]

As you can see, unfortunately, we are in need of a proper facility and equipment. The government-provided housing is.. [ he trails off, having the grace to look slightly embarrassed. ] .. inadequate for our needs. [ well. his needs. danger’s just doing him an enormous, literally lifesaving, favor. ]

If anyone is willing to assist us, I would consider it a personal favor.

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[mortalweapon]

[ MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE RANCH... Danger's giving the beaker contents a little swirl. She'd taken samples, and she's decently capable of doing an analysis herself, but production without a lab is another thing entirely. ]

You had mentioned your data from our mission inside the Shimmer.
Do you still wish to attempt transmitting that analysis to me?

[determinans]

Oh. [ he straightens, eyes seeming to brighten in scientific excitement. his systems are advanced for his world, but he's curious about how well he can adapt them to communicate with danger's. ] Yes, if you like.

[ he lifts his hand, and the skin peels back, revealing the white plastic polymer beneath. ]

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[grandtheftequine]

[ Logan's squinting at the video stream on his phone, trying to figure out what the fuck these two are doing. ]

Are you two making meth?

[ He's been reading Chilton's Walter White book, okay. ]

[mortalweapon]

Connor is hardly the type.

[determinans]

That would be against the law, Mr. Delos.

[ so no. ]

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[violetnce]

Do you mean access to.. something like a lab?

[mortalweapon]

A lab would be appropriate, yes.

[slightlyoffchilt]

How personal of a favor?

[mortalweapon]

Are you asking to tease or because you actually intend to be helpful, Doctor?

[determinans]

Very personal on my part, considering my desire to live.

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[therewillbeorder]

How much are personal favors worth? I may be able to assist but I can't make an offer out of the goodness of my heart or something like that.

[mortalweapon]

I am an exceptionally capable individual.
The value of a personal favor is more limited by your ambition than my ability.

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[larped]

What kind of project is this?

[mortalweapon]

Not the kind where illicit substances are produced.
I will let Connor elaborate on the details, if he wishes.
It is for him.

[determinans]

Good afternoon. Danger and I are hoping to create a viable alternative for thirium, which is a required component of my anatomy. Without it, I'm afraid that I'm doomed to a rather slow decline and death.

[ which, with the addition of the nanomachines, will simply be repeated in an unending cycle. not a pleasant fate. ]

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[reexamined]

Neither of you are wearing aprons.

[determinans]

[ puzzled headtilt. ]

--Should we be?

[mortalweapon]

Aprons can be arranged.

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[fuckingpassw0rd]

[What the shit is going on.]

What the hell are you two doing?!

[Can someone please think of your chaperon I mean your third wheel, I mean... the human friend.]

[determinans]

[ connor immediately brightens. ] Hello, Hank. We're attempting to create a thirium alternative.

[mortalweapon]

[ HI HANK... ]

Science.

[Video]

[izanyagi]

Well I don't have much money, but what exactly are the both of you doing? It sounds important. Maybe I can help in some way...

[mortalweapon]

We are attempting to synthesize a substance called thirium.
Money is not necessarily an issue.
We require a facility with the appropriate equipment.

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[crassidy]

I've seen a fair few makeshift labs like that in my time. [A sly smirk probably means whatever science is going on, is not the sort that Cassidy thinks it is.]

Important question in, will the two of you be sharin' the goods?

[determinans]

Not unless you have some interest in dying, I think. Thirium in its pure form is quite toxic, and I expect that any equivalent will also be toxic.