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.

Comments

[mathemagier]

Very mature, Newton.

I'll inform you now that I will not be cleaning up after you, but nor will I live in filth, so we'll need to come to some sort of alternative division of responsibility.

[driftsintobuffetline]

I said I was subtle, not mature.

Thanks, mom.

No, but are you seriously telling me we...two thirty-six year old men... are going to need a chore chart/wheel?

[mathemagier]

We wouldn't if your side of the lab hadn't always resembled a biological hazard.

[driftsintobuffetline]

YOU'RE a biological hazard.

[mathemagier]

Speaking of biological hazards, I imagine you'll want to perform that testing soon now that we have access to proper equipment.

[driftsintobuffetline]

Yeah, I should do that.

[mathemagier]

When you're ready.

[driftsintobuffetline]

Maybe that girl you're talking to will help? Find out if she or anyone here knows medicine.

Also, wtf, we're heading the department? Sounds exhausting. I thought we were done with that shit.

[mathemagier]

You should ask around for those that may meet your standards.

And of course we are, Newton. We have PhDs, and most of these engineers and such seem young. What did you expect? Or are you regretting your ambition now?

[driftsintobuffetline]

YOUR standards. You wanted me to have someone on hand iirc.

Dude, I never regret ambition.
I'm just saying. You know. What happened to vacationing and being rock stars?

[mathemagier]

I just want a medical professional on hand. That can't be too difficult.

And I imagine we gave that up when we decided to make ourselves marketable again. But at least we'll be able to afford more than the necessities.

[driftsintobuffetline]

Well, I'd rather no help than bad help, personally, and as we see with Chilton and Crane, "medical professional" doesn't mean a whole lot. So yeah, it could be difficult.

Yeah, man, the things I let you drag me into.

[mathemagier]

Then you interview a doctor.

Please, as if you wanted to spend your time here in AP Biology.

[driftsintobuffetline]

Fine!!

I hate you sometimes.
Mostly I hate when you're right, you asshole.

[mathemagier]

I assure you, the feeling is entirely mutual.