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[mathemagier]

If someone were to discover that they possessed an ability that had the potential to endanger the lives of those around them, what sort of options would they be looking at?

Other than resorting to criminal detainment of course, and where learning control is not an option, as it simply doesn't function in a controllable manner.

So essentially what I'm asking is, is it possible to voluntarily arrange for import abilities to be suppressed? Are there any non-permanent options? What sort of side-effects could one expect from undergoing such a process?

You'll have to forgive the lack of details I'm afraid, as they aren't mine to share.

[He's asking for a friend okay. Yeah when's the last time anyone bought that. Still though, it's true.]

Feel free to list any contacts you may have regarding this issue.

Thank you.

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[driftsintobuffetline]

...Look, I...forgot?

Okay. So I will try to be anon and convey my messages through you. Happy? It's just...god, Hermann, that power. Can you imagine? I'd like to see that one in action, you know?

[mathemagier]

No, I most certainly do not. That poor child has enough to deal with without your incurable curiosity.

[driftsintobuffetline]

Oh please. Anyone who can bite people and turn them to ...undead? Zombies? whatever they turn to, has seen some shit. Regardless of their age. He's good for it. It'd be nothing to just...nibble on a rat and let it turn so I could see what happens. Maybe even enable me to develop a cure--

[mathemagier]

That's disgusting. Honestly, Newton, you have enough projects to work on.

[driftsintobuffetline]

What's one more, then?

[mathemagier]

Newton if we can't find any sort of suppressor, we'll either have to invent it or you're going to need to work more on your own biology. In any case, you should at least attempt to focus on the more pressing concerns before taking on anything more.

[driftsintobuffetline]

You are such a party-pooper!

[mathemagier]

Yes, I'm well aware. Heaven forbid someone attempts to keep you on track.

[driftsintobuffetline]

I'm not a train going off the rails, Hermann, nor am I a dog you need to collar and keep on a leash.

[mathemagier]

No, you're simply distractible and last I was aware there was a point to this exercise.

[driftsintobuffetline]

And so far we don't have an answer! You can't fault me for thinking of more projects, Hermann.

[mathemagier]

The only additional project you should be considering is how to invent and easily reverse engineer this technology.

[driftsintobuffetline]

Oh, right, make me do all the work. I see how it is, Hermann.

[mathemagier]

Oh, please. Like I wouldn't be working with you. But it would certainly require a good deal more biological research before we could consider the technical application.

[driftsintobuffetline]

Which is your way of saying you're going to sit back and eat bonbons while I do all the heavy lifting, then swoop in and make sure I don't make something out of "garbage" again.

[mathemagier]

Essentially.

[A flat look]

Honestly, Newton. I would be drafting applications, and then there's the relationship with the nanites to consider. Granted, my observations there are limited and no one seems sure that there is any relation. But it's a certainty that USSR had control of them in both respects.

[driftsintobuffetline]

Yeah, and if the Russians, with their limited knowledge of imPorts, could figure it out, surely YOU could figure out something similar with firsthand experience, a biologist (sometimes literally) in your back pocket, and a willing test subject. You know you alone are worth at least ten scientific thinktanks...

[mathemagier]

[squint]

Is.. is that flattery, Newton?

[Of course it could also easily be sarcasm, now that he thinks about it]

[driftsintobuffetline]

[Open mouth.]
[Close mouth.]

[Consider again. Open mouth.]

It is, perhaps, slight hyperbole.
But yes.

[mathemagier]

[Unimpressed face]

Wonderful. It still won't save you from a great deal of work if we decide to do this, but yes of course, I would be assisting you where possible.

[driftsintobuffetline]

[eyeroll] For the record, I wasn't flattering you to ensure your assistance. At least not scientifically.

[mathemagier]

Oh? Care to elaborate on that, Dr. Geiszler?

[driftsintobuffetline]

Come on. I'm not going to hold your hand. How about your put that massive brainpower to good use, Dr. Gottlieb, and figure it out yourself.

[mathemagier]

Well alright, if you'd rather I tested my own theory..

[Draws him in by his tie for a thorough snogging]