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[certaininequities]

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<wilhelm>

[goryteller]

Dr. Osborn? We spoke earlier, although my username is different now. You said you'd consider hiring me as a courier for your research work.

My name is Katurian.

<DrOsborn>

[certaininequities]

Oh! Yes. Had something about pillows before, didn't you? I suppose this is a bit more professional.

It's good to talk with you, Katurian. The project I'll need you for hasn't technically begun yet, I'm still ironing out the finer points of how we'll be handling things. But I can tell you that I'm doing research into creating SSRIs, SNRIs, atypical antidepressants, tricyclic antidepressants, MAOIs and other drugs meant to help ease mental health struggles.

The team will be analyzing blood samples from volunteering monsters of all different species to try and engineer products which will work safely for everyone regardless of their changes, but the samples will need to be stored securely at the Clinic as a measure of confidentiality, safety, and accountability. That's the transport you'd be doing. Everything would already be packaged and sealed by the time you receive it, so there's no chance of coming in contact with blood for any reason.

<wilhelm>

[goryteller]

[His eyes glaze over some of those earlier words. It isn't until he hits antidepressant that everything comes together.]

Seriously? That's incredible! I'd be honoured to help with something like that.

[Although... ]

But if the project hasn't started yet, does that mean I won't have any work? I was hoping to start right away.

<DrOsborn>

[certaininequities]

Don't worry about it. I have a practically non-existent staff, it's just me and two other people. And I'm flush from doing some small chemical work for local pharmacies. Consider it a boost to help you get settled here. So many people helped me when I arrived, I'm just paying it forward.

[goryteller]

[But I need something to distract me, is what he wants to say. I need to get out of this fucking flat before I lose my mind.

Instead, he says: ]

Thank you for your generosity, Dr. Osborn. You won't regret hiring me.

<eudaemonikos>

[eudaimonikos]

Hey man, was that your building that some guy just blew up?

[SORRY, the video Harry took kinda sucked, but Michael figures he should at least, like, check? He'd feel bad later if it turned out it was and he hadn't said anything.]

<DrOsborn> we'll say this is before Steven kills him :p

[certaininequities]

Yes.

It was him. The one I told you about. I deserved it.

<eudaemonikos> lol rip in pieces

[eudaimonikos]

Let's not get started on who deserves what. We'll be here all day.

[While that's true, he's really not saying it self-servingly. It's just...not useful to dwell on, he thinks.]

You really aren't hurt, right?
Do you need any help? I'm a shade too right now, but I've got the hang of the telekinesis. I've done it before.

<DrOsborn>

[certaininequities]

No - no, I"m not hurt. I was in the Cube when it happened. I stayed a little too long, but ... that's alright. I know what I'm doing now. I have a plan.

[he is not about to tell Michael that plan is Suicide By Encouraging Someone You Hurt To Kill You]

<P.B.P> Jan 2nd

[heyunderoos]

Sorry if this is out of the blue, I just...

wanted to ask if it really was okay if I called you dad or some other variation of the word? I've been mostly assuming its okay. I flip between that and 'uncle' depending on the conversation. I figured it'd be way better if I just asked you. I know its probably weird.

I don't know what our lives are going to be like in the future, but... I wanted to just check?

-> action, mind the keywords

[certaininequities]

[the lack of immediate response doesn't always equal bad news. sometimes Norman is working and unable to type.

but that isn't the case today. today, not long at all after Peter sends that message, there's a knock on his door...]

action

[heyunderoos]

[Peter assumes he won't really get a response for a while, so he leaves his laptop open at his desk. The pooka's attention focused on a project he's working on. Another stray stuffed animal to fill his time. The desk is vaguely organized for once, given Peter's actually working on something now.

He twists in his chair, calling back out.] Come in! The door is open!

[certaininequities]

[Norman crosses the room in a skitter of spider legs, reaching out with his arms to pluck Peter up out of his chair and into a hug. his voice is thick with joy]

Of course you can, Peter. Of course.

< r.gardner > hella backdated oops

[sweartoyou]

Dr. Norman, I would like to propose a partnership of organizations to you.

[Might be writing this up while she's at work so she gets paid for it, since...it is a morgue thing. Might be making it unnecessarily ~professional~ because of that.]

If you're open to discussing a cooperation between us here at the morgue and [god the name is so bad] F.E.A.S.T., kindly get back to me at your earliest convenience.

oh good someone can finally explain that he should really change the name

[certaininequities]

Good afternoon, Miss Gardner. Thank you for taking the time to reach out to me. I'd be more than happy to discuss such a collaboration with you. Would you like me to come and visit you at the morgue, since this is a professional situation? Or would you like to meet elsewhere, maybe a lunch meeting? If the morgue won't expense it, I can certainly use the Oscorp accounts. Just let me know what time and day would be best, and I'll adjust my own schedule to suit.

weeps he's doing his best

[sweartoyou]

As I will regrettably be unable to enjoy the majority of foods with the coming of the next fog, I would be delighted to take you up on your offer of buying me lunch, Doctor.

[Hell yeah, mooching.]

Does noon the day after next sound agreeable? If so, I will look into the locations of pizza parlors suitable for meetings and pass directions onto you.

[Like, at home. Also he will probably be driving her. It's fine.]

which is a little better than his best used to be, at least....

[certaininequities]

That's perfect, as a matter of fact. I look forward to it.

[and so he'll spend the rest of the afternoon working at McGucket Labs, doodling notes about rebuilding Oscorp in the margins of his Minecraft programming, until it's time to head back to Hill House. once he's there, he'll make his way to Rachel's room and knock on her door]

Excuse me, I'm here to see if Miss Gardner's available for buisness.

[he is very clearly having way too much fun here. someone revoke his Dad License]

Before the wastes expedition

[heyunderoos]

Norman,

I just wanted to let you know I'm planning on joining Steven and the others going to the wastes for the expedition they're embarking on.

I'm going to be safe, promise. No big risks, okay?

leaving if he's mentioned this already up to you, whichever is more fun

[certaininequities]

[Norman knows that Peter, as his Designated Plus One, will show up in the Arcade if anythig DOES happen to him, so ... he knows which of his labs he's going to be working out of until the kid gets back. have they had that talk yet? hmm. if they haven't, he's sure not going to have it now.]

If you're going with Steven, I'm sure he'll make sure you're all as safe as you can possibly be out there. I hope you find something interesting. D'you need me to help you with getting any supplies, or anything? Or a ride to the college the morning of?

honestly funnier if Peter has no idea about his Special Arcade Boy privilege's

[heyunderoos]

I know for sure Sonic, Chiaki and Beat are going too. A lot of people signed up for this, so it'll be pretty safe I think.

A drive to the college in the morning would be really helpful. Only if you can anyway! I think I'm okay on supplies? I'm trying to not overpack so it doesn't hinder me walking around.

I had the same thought, big surprise

[certaininequities]

Oh, so half the family's going. :D

I'll bring both you and Sonic, then, if you'd like. And I can at least make you both a good breakfast so you don't start out hungry. When you let him know, find out what he'd like.

May 6th - <P.B.P>

[heyunderoos]

I kind of-

no, I really did mess things up. I don't know how else to phrase it.

Can you help me, please?

[certaininequities]

Of course, sweetheart. Where are you now? I'll come to you.

[heyunderoos]

I'm at A Tower right now

iIm sorry.

[sandinmyhair]

Bruno's been in the Arcade a lot more, recently, between temporarily living there after everyone else in the castle vanished and simply finding it more and more comfortable. He's in and out of all sorts of places, getting the lie of the land as he always does. So it's probably inevitable when one day he notices Norman's space has increased. Is it two rooms? Well, only one way to find out. So he knocks on the door.