text;

[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.

Comments

[excessivehubris]

[ He hadn't asked Hermann for the name of the individual being discussed. It could be argued that it was Hermann himself (given the ID on the comm) but given the fact that this conversation was different from the one Charles was having with ... Hermann, he was going to assume he was speaking to someone else.

Who, was still a good question but honestly, not particularly pertinent to the discussion at the moment. ]

You make a compelling case for your situation and I am truly sorry that your power is a danger to you and those around you.

Of course your choice about how to manage your situation is your call and I applaud you for exploring your options for the safety of others. I won't pretend to imagine it's easy.

[ Charles suspected that there were enough instances of imPorts running amok to fuel the 'none of them are safe' crowd, but he wouldn't argue that point. ]

Have you considered trying to talk to the Porter itself?

[driftsintobuffetline]

You know, it's funny you bring up talking to the Porter. Actually thought about it.

How do you propose we GET to the Porter, though? Because last I checked, you couldn't just walk up to it and say HI.

Late tag is late, I'm sorry!!! Please feel free to let it go

[excessivehubris]

Yes, I do understand it's not a particularly simple proposition.

I've asked about the possibility of any sort of telepathic communication with the Porter and while I've been lead to understand it's not interested in discussing our going home, perhaps it may be open to a request for help while remaining here?

No worries!

[driftsintobuffetline]

...telepathic communication, huh?
With a power or with some kind of apparatus?

[This is exactly something they thought about doing once upon a time...drifting with the porter.]

[excessivehubris]

With a power would be, available now. The apparatus would take a bit more effort.

If only to build such a machine.

[driftsintobuffetline]

True. The machine might only take me overnight to make, but then we'd have to get it in to see the Porter.

If you/someone is willing to do it remotely and telepathically, go for it.
Let me know how it goes.

[excessivehubris]

You have a machine design in mind?

[ Small detour here, his inner nerd is curious. ]

[driftsintobuffetline]

[oops. Hermann's going to be mad.]

You could say that.

[excessivehubris]

What principal are you work from? A direct interface to the Porter or an enhancement of a mental or psychic attempt to contact?

[ In for a penny, in for a pound? ]

[driftsintobuffetline]

I shouldn't tell you, but I will anyway.

The idea is essentially direct interface: connect a brain to the Porter to create a headspace in which they can communicate--in my world, humans directly interfaced with an alien species more than once and regularly interfaced with a mecha they could control. Machine or alien, I'm prepared to believe the Porter can be plugged into, too.

[mathemagier]

Yes Newton, I do believe we've gone over this several times in excruciating detail.

[driftsintobuffetline]

You used my name. What was the point of doing this if you use my name?

[mathemagier]

I don't know, perhaps you could remind me why we're doing this again.

[driftsintobuffetline]

...point taken.

Sorry?

Look. He started it.

[mathemagier]

Oh yes, and it's certainly not your fault that you're utterly incapable of comprehending anything associated with the words classified information.

Network ID: Newton Geiszler

[driftsintobuffetline]

[ok, using his own phone because having to share a phone for an argument is pointless especially when his name is out already]

YOU DISCUSSED THIS WITH KITTY AGES AGO, OK??

[mathemagier]

Yes, something I very much regret, unfortunately and have yet to repeat. It's already discomforting how many people know about these things when it seems everywhere I turn, you've already told someone about it. Utterly impossible to contain, you may as well invite Crane into it!

[driftsintobuffetline]

I'm not going to tell CRANE, ok--fuck knows we don't want HIM hooking up his brain to the Porter.

Look look, you had a hand in telling SOME of those people. I specifically remember an afternoon with Chinese food and donuts shaped like faces ALRIGHT but if you want me to stop I'll stop here. There's still plenty I haven't said.

[excessivehubris]

[ This all sounded, quite familiar actually and Charles is weighing sharing a few thoughts about Cerebro with the man when, oh ... hello Dr. Gottlieb.

You two are cute ... for the record.

The telepath politely waited while the two gentlemen carried on their conversation, before he attempted to interrupt. ]

This is beginning to sound like technology I've had a ... similar experience with back in my own world. However, I do agree it's something best discussed in person, preferably with tea as it can get quite technical.

If this is a direction you decide to attempt, I would be more than happy to offer my assistance if you feel it might be of use.

still private as before but now from Newt's own phone

[driftsintobuffetline]

[ARE NOT CUTE!!!111!]

Oh really? What did your world use this tech for?

And tea...we can totally do tea. We have enough tea to satisfy the Boston Harbor. As for whether we feel like your assistance could be of use, that'll have to be determined based on what kind of assistance you can and are willing to offer.

Hello Newt! Nice to meet you!

[excessivehubris]

[ Adorable? ]

It was, ah more for personal use. Very experimental initially.

[ He's hedging, still uncertain just how far he can go down the road with Cerebro. Particularly without Hank's input. ]

Of course, understandable. [ He hesitates because it's still against his nature to go announcing these things. However. ]

I'm a telepath. Even back in my own world, I'm what's known as a mutant and my mutation gives me a range of telepathic abilities.

Hello Charles!

[driftsintobuffetline]

[HUFF HUFF. RUDE. XD]

Experiments, even for personal use, very rarely are initiated without a purpose. Necessity, mother of invention, and all that.

So how far of a range do you have? How detailed of information are you able to get or is it just impressions and feelings? No, I guess that'd be more empath, but how detailed? And can you withdraw something from their memory or does it have to be in the forefront of their mind, actively being thought, for it to be accessible?

[excessivehubris]

[ Rude? Maybe definitely but I don't hear where I'm wrong. ]

Are you usually this forward on a first date?

[ Sidestepping? Maybe just a little. ]

[driftsintobuffetline]

I'm usually this forward BEFORE the first date. Just ask Hermann.

[excessivehubris]

[ Okay, that response made him chuckle. ]

You remind me of myself when I was younger. It was hard to contain the curiosity.