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2012-07-26, 12:20 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Elexxion Industries Transhuman Clinic
[Public Lobby]
Writing on something in his head? How chilling! Implanting a tablet into someone's eyeball or brain and hooking it up to one's optic nerve sounds...excruciating and terrifying. Ouch!
"I'm...uncomfortable with the idea of any stranger, however talented, gifted, and accomplished your staff might very well be, installing an augmentation into me. That's not to discount your corporate integrity, but my girlfriend is a nanotech authority already, so if I'm hurting for any augs I'd rather she took care of it. I have...special needs. Light blinds me and something bad happens whenever I'm hugged, so I'm more selective than most on who has power over my body when I'm out."
Spec tensely kneads the back of her neck. She recognizes that it'd be in her best interests to break the news to the salesman gently. Kind of ease him into it. She's not looking to set the stage for her to rival Maggy in terms of cyborg swag. However...
"That said, I might be interested in this 'contract work' if it caters to what I'm searching for in a career. I'm more than able and willing to pay for this surgery with plat coins. But, on that note, I am on the lookout for a steady job. Erm, a steadier job than that which I've had in days of late."
By that she means conning people out of all their hard-earned material wealth and spearheading hits brokered by some shady characters.
"It just, y'know, depends on what I'd be contractually obligated to do and what I'd contractually be exempted from. Like would I have to kill anyone at your behest and legalities akin to that. The wage I'd be earning is a deciding factor too."
"And the name's Spec by the way. That's spelled as it is pronounced minus the 'k'."Last edited by The Alexandrian; 2012-07-26 at 12:21 AM.
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2012-07-26, 12:27 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Elexxion Industries Transhuman Clinic
"Well it's not that complicated," Melody says skeptically. "Shock them, Vesa. Do something that impresses the crowd you're after. Which is, I assume, these Remnant guys and the other militant orgs."
High above the newcomers head, deep inside the alien Core, the Auditors chatter to one another. Not out loud, of course - inside eachother's heads. "Picking up some primmy signal. Scoping us out. Sending and receiving."
"Source check."
"Lobby. See?"
"Patricia's out for questioning. Iaito, take this one?"
"Confirmed."
Another probe is made. To see if the 'signal' is by radio or going over Nexnet. If it's the former, they'll have to have someone tend to this newcomer in the flesh. If it's the latter, they'll send out an attempt at communication.
Lobby - Spec
"Sorry for the misunderstanding, Miss Spec. Augment is a catch-all term. Removing scars is, put simply, a cosmetic augmentation," Gary explains mechanically. He's a very composed young man. "The company doesn't need hitmen, ma'am. We're looking for laborers, lab assistants, tram operators, and security personnel, among other things. Though unwillingness to accept invasive augmentation severely limits your options. It might be best to just pay in platinum."Last edited by Murkus; 2012-07-26 at 12:36 AM.
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Do not meet their gaze.
Do not follow after."
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2012-07-26, 01:25 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Elexxion Industries Transhuman Clinic
[Lobby]
The signals are encrypted radio broadcasts, two of which are on a broad range of frequencies and non-directional, most likely attempts to reestablish communications with something, while the third is only on one frequency and appears to have a specific destination, though all three signals appear to be identical in terms of content, though whether or not the message is the same one each time is impossible to tell.
The incoming signal is quite similar to the third one that the thing is sending, and seems to originate from the point that that one is being sent to, though as its contents differ from those of the other three, it would appear that it's not simply a ping-and-acknowledge/query system.
The encryption itself should prove to be a challenge even for the Clinic, as its algorithm is constantly changing in a truly random fashion, and is extraordinarily complex in each iteration.
Depending on what they were able to discover in their probing, they may also have been able to find that, while it's not using it at the moment, the figure does have the ability to connect to Nexnet.
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2012-07-26, 05:43 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Jun 2010
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Re: [Nexus] Elexxion Industries Transhuman Clinic
[Andy & Maxwell]
"Can't I get a real lab? A virtual lab results in virtual results and I'm far accross that line for the project."
He says this a bit annoyed. He doesn't mind Maxwell not getting him before, but virtual lab sounds a bit to much different to his normal workplace.Grammer is my declared deadly enemy!
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2012-07-26, 07:40 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Elexxion Industries Transhuman Clinic
EIAC - Labs
"Yes, yes, yes, and yes. Though after my mom boosted my immune system, there wasn't much need for shots anymore. My body easily defeats diseases, viruses, everything."
It's why she didn't become a zombie even after they bit her numerous times.Busy with Life
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2012-07-26, 08:46 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Elexxion Industries Transhuman Clinic
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2012-07-26, 04:22 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Elexxion Industries Transhuman Clinic
The Centurion does not mind in the slightest. It is, however, interested in the nanobots. In that case, the scarring on the cranium and arms are "healed." The nanobots won't find any sort of identifier or tags, however. All Centurions that serve the same function have completely identical chassis, to further reinforce the idea that Centurions are mindless tools. Any sort of identifier is digital in nature.
During this time, the Centurion does absolutely nothing. It'll stand as still as a statue.Extended Homebrew Signature
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2012-07-26, 10:18 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Elexxion Industries Transhuman Clinic
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Welp, that clinches it! Spec'll be excoriated before she consents to having more mechanical gizmos fused to her body! Arriving at that verdict was quite a cinch! She cannot sincerely say that she didn't expect that answer either.
"Plat it is, then."
Spec confirms, extracting a compact purse from a hidden inner pocket of her hoodie so that she can pay in cash up front before the salesman can take to questioning her on the transaction or anything.
"How many ounces?"
Spec follows up, gloved hands squarely resting on her ample (for her build) hips.
At the proper angle, the salesman might glimpse a light glancing off of a metal sheet anchored in her left arm.
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2012-07-26, 10:47 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Elexxion Industries Transhuman Clinic
Halls
Melody just sorta looks at her funny. "What?"
EIAC - Labs
"Oh. Well, in that case, might I take a sample of your blood?" Naitiri asks. These people were proving more useful by the moment. Certainly the Clinic had immuno-boosters, but Umbrella sounded like it was quite advanced for it's time.
Andy & Maxwell
"Well, we could always work things up digitally and then synthesize the end-result, but if you'd like a physical labspace..." Maxwell shrugs. "By all means. The ladies here can show you the way."
Out of the blue, a trio of Clinic personal round the corner. The first two appear to be standard security personnel. One is relatively normal, with a headset 'round her face and a pistol at her hip. The other is tall, half-robotic, with a black visor and various limb-based augs. Both clones of the same person, of course, but it's hard to tell.
Between them, looking pleased as punch and smiling broadly, is Andy's new lab assistant. She's a short, slender young lady, with close-cropped blonde hair and dancing blue eyes. She's wearing a simple white jumpsuit, and her legs appear to be... odd. Past the knees, they're completely metal, and they end in a slim metal point. By all rights, she shouldn't be able to balance on them, let alone stand up.
"Mr. Emeral! Is there anything at all I can do to make your experience in the lab more pleasant?" She squeaks spritely, shifting her 'feet'. Where they meet the floor, a small blue light appears, and the air shimmers before stabilizing. "Would you like windows? A little lounge? Anything that'll help you be comfortable!"
[Lobby]
The Auditors do not attempt to decrypt this stranger's signal. It's against company policy, or at the very least, the new Clinic's policy. They instead patch through to Nexnet - a process which irks the Auditors, given the tremendous 1.7 second lag they experience - and attempt to make contact.
Iaito's voice comes loud and clear, provided the comm request is accepted. "How can Elexxion help you today?"
[Public Lobby]
"2.5 ounces," Gary states, paying little attention to her hips, but rather to that metal plate. "Would your girlfriend be interested in a position here? Good nanotech scientists are hard to find."
[Surgical Wing]
Unless the Centurion objects, he'll then undergo the second stage of his modification. Adam will show him to a long, dark chamber lined with mechanical arms. All the arms seem to be fitted with high-intensity airbrushes. "This is the fun part. A nice coat of Sec black n' blue. Dexter will be on the other side to deal with your other mods." He attempts to pat the centurion on the shoulder. "Best of luck."My avatar was done by Gullara. Thanks again!
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Do not meet their gaze.
Do not follow after."
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2012-07-27, 06:26 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Elexxion Industries Transhuman Clinic
EIAC - Labs
"And what would you do with my blood sample?"
It seemed suspicious after Jane just talked about her immune system being off the charts.Busy with Life
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2012-07-27, 07:36 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Elexxion Industries Transhuman Clinic
[Halls]
Vesa blinks behind her bell visor.
"Someone from... before I came here...
I'm sorry, but I need to go see them."🔜 🆒️ 🚰
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2012-07-27, 08:36 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Elexxion Industries Transhuman Clinic
Andy & Maxwell & Dolls?
"See it as a habit. I like to work on this stuff myself. Futhermore The material I need is unique and I need to recreate the recept."
Then the Woman appear. Well they confuse Andy a bit since he tought the working personal would have fixed such problems and all having normal bodies.
"Give me some time and I can copy the layout of the lab I worked." he says a bit afraidto the woman, not really knowing if she also meant other things to please him.Grammer is my declared deadly enemy!
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2012-07-27, 12:22 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Elexxion Industries Transhuman Clinic
[Public Lobby]
2.5 ounces. The going rate of 2.5 ounces of pure plat is, oh, approximately 3.25k USD in today's coinage market according to the online estimates I've consulted. Spec should be carrying just enough plat to cover the surgery on her right now, so she'll pay the price in full upfront to the salesman if she is able and he has a fair scale available.
The surgery isn't too costly, but it ain't exactly a steal either.
"Well... I dunno. I'll have to be sure to ask her 'bout it later on tonight... But she's an immortal, so she's probably one of, if not the best, nanotechnician out there."
Spec idolizes Trium like nothing else in the world and has no qualms with singing her praises whenever the opportunity should arise.
Meanwhile, wherever the salesman has stashed the hilt of the Yithian should start to heat up considerably until the hilt itself is luke-warm, reacting to Spec's spirit and attempting to push itself into her hand.
"Magic"-tech! If only it were techno-magic! Untz! Untz! Untz!
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2012-07-28, 05:16 PM (ISO 8601)
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2012-07-29, 12:56 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Elexxion Industries Transhuman Clinic
"Save lives. That's our job, Jane. I'm sure Umbrella had other priorities, of course, but Elexxion has a lot of frontiermen that could use a boost to their immune systems," Naitiri explains with that same clinical smile.
"What? Vesa, are you okay?" Melody asks, suddenly more worried. That wasn't supposed to happen. And the Clinic could be monitoring Vesa at any time. "That's not a good idea."
Maxwell is already hurrying off, when Andy turns to face his new entourage. The Frontier CEO is currently managing six other surrogates on four different worlds. A busy man, to say the least. "Best of luck, then."
The lab assistant that greets Dr. Emeral is quite doll-like. Flawless flesh, a tiny nose that seems to flush near the tip, and an almost perpetual blush in her cheeks. "Are you sure, Doctor? We have many accommodations available for our scientists, and Mr. Maxwell has marked you as a Priority Asset!"
The paint scheme is prominently police blue, with black detail and a bright white '876' on the chestplate. To the left of this 'nametag', there's three letters: ESA. Elexxion Security Agency, should the Centurion access some of the now unrestricted databanks open to him.
After being blinded by a cloud of paint for about 30 seconds, 876 is on the other side. He's in a new lab environment, with a clear row of modifications laid out. A tall, dark-haired fellow is standing here, checking over the mods. He's got a pair of headphones on, not that it matters.
"Care to sit? We'll get this over with," Dexter says, without looking up. "You're not gonna explode if I stick a magnet on you, will ya?"
"She'd fit right in, I assure you," Gary says, apparently very confident in the Clinic's abilities. As for the platinum, I was under the impression that the going rate was between 1000-2000$ per ounce. Let's call it the low end of the scale, for the purposes of keeping up the Clinic's 'cheap augment' reputation. Perhaps reduce the platinum to 2 ounces, even.
"There was something else ma'am. A, uh, creature came in earlier. Said this was for you." He hadn't forgotten. He pulls the hilt from his back pocket - where it'd poking him in the backside, with it's apparent 'eagerness' - and hands it to Spec.Last edited by Murkus; 2012-07-29 at 01:09 AM.
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Incline your head.
Do not meet their gaze.
Do not follow after."
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2012-07-29, 01:19 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Elexxion Industries Transhuman Clinic
[Halls]
But...
She starts to get visibly more unsettled.
Doesn't it make sense for me to go see them? If they intend to work with the Clinic, I could assist in making the process go more smoothly...
What she doesn't want to admit is that the idea of missing the chance to see someone from before---someone she knew and worked with daily before the confusing, straining mess that ended in her staggering into the Clinic's arms, starving and destitute---instills in her feelings she doesn't understand how to deal with.
I can write up a full report if they want me to, but I feel I have to go see whoever from my old unit has arrived...🔜 🆒️ 🚰
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2012-07-29, 01:44 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Elexxion Industries Transhuman Clinic
[Halls]
"Vesa, I can't stop you. But I wanna go on record saying you should not have contact with anyone from... y'know, then," Melody attests, looking more than a little worried. She's always been a more emotional Revenant - comes with the job. "But if you're gonna go... go."My avatar was done by Gullara. Thanks again!
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Do not follow after."
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2012-07-29, 05:24 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Elexxion Industries Transhuman Clinic
"Well then let's have a look over it first. I dislike to waste presents."
Andy waits for the three woman to lead the way. If they go on their way he asks the one greeting him a question.
"What does Priority Asset mean? I know what it means, but what kind of action should I prepare for."Grammer is my declared deadly enemy!
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2012-07-29, 06:08 AM (ISO 8601)
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EIAC - Labs
Jane laughed.
And laughed and laughed.
"Oh god...that was funny. Look, either you pay for a blood sample or you don't get one."Busy with Life
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2012-07-29, 08:25 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Elexxion Industries Transhuman Clinic
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2012-07-29, 02:21 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Elexxion Industries Transhuman Clinic
Well, the paint scheme will take some getting used to, but the Centurion doesn't really seem to mind it. The opening of the databanks is what primarily interests it. 876 looks at Dexter, before quickly sitting down. The pulsing red eye tries to gather as much detail about the room as possible.
"Magnets will cause no permanent damage to the chassis nor the interior components. Request that magnets stay away from the head, however." While the silicon wafers it's brain is programmed on are obvious nonmagnetic, there are many ferrous metals in the cranium that could cause severe damaged if moved.Extended Homebrew Signature
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2012-07-29, 09:00 PM (ISO 8601)
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"Partly a few routine alterations, and to see about applying for a job," Alia answers, with an odd accent which mixes Scottish, Russian, Japanese and German. "But mostly, while I'm not sure which, one of my teammates is here and has picked up my broadcast, so I would like to speak to them, so long as they prove amenable to that."Last edited by Lady Serpentine; 2012-07-29 at 09:01 PM.
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2012-07-31, 12:53 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Elexxion Industries Transhuman Clinic
"Action? I don't know, sir. Priority Asset just means that you get whatever you want! Full access to all Clinic resources!" Andy's new assistant suddenly wraps her arms around the two Sec-workers flanking her, grinning. They try to extricate themselves from her vice grip, but it is to no avail. "And these two ladies will be guarding you twenty-four seven! So get used to them!"
"Jane. This doesn't need to be difficult. Why won't you just help us out?" Naitiri looks at her with genuine disappointment and regret.
"Arright. Well, you better go, if you wanna get em'," Melody says, shoving her off. There's no turning Vesa around now, so she may as well push her along. With that, the pretty Rev hurries off back to her post.
Vesa's request, given that Iaito was a little busy to begin with, is granted. He's happy to pass this new client off to a workaholic Revenant. Although that bit about her unit is recorded for monitoring purposes.
"You got it. No brain magnets. Would you mind if we, uh, poked around in there?" Dexter asks, pointing at the Centurion's head with a ballpoint pen. "The Clinic pays foreign AI's big for first-hand data. You'd get a nice commission."
"Patching you through now," Iaito says, already having wordlessly communicated with Vesa. The Revenant is waved on quickly by security personnel. The two former comrades will likely be together in moments.My avatar was done by Gullara. Thanks again!
"If you meet a spirit walking,
Incline your head.
Do not meet their gaze.
Do not follow after."
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2012-07-31, 12:59 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Elexxion Industries Transhuman Clinic
[Halls, approaching Lobby]
Vesa hails this old teammate of hers, wondering which it is. Ms. Harker? Alia? Jenna?
Chloe?
She tells herself not to get her hopes up on that last one as she begins speaking.
Black Irukandji to unidentified Tempest member. Repeat; Black Irukandji to unidentified Tempest member. Requesting situational report and ID stat. Approaching your position, hold position. Please respond.🔜 🆒️ 🚰
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2012-07-31, 01:26 AM (ISO 8601)
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[Halls, approaching Lobby]
"Black Irukandji, this is Red Wolf. I came to the Nexus with Green Chameleon through unknown means approximately a month ago in local time. We were unable to locate the rest of the team on arrival, and have been searching for them since then. As means of getting back to our world are, to the best of our knowledge, non-existent, I came to the EITC to inquire about becoming employed here," Alia responds calmly, slipping back into the formal, emotionless, tone she used to use for such reports, before, after a moment, continuing in a more normal fashion. "And Iru? It's good to hear from you. We've been worried."
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2012-07-31, 01:41 AM (ISO 8601)
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[Lobby]
Alia will find the incoming Vesa's appearance---bell, kama, Sensacles---familiar but sleeker and more advanced.
Glad to see you're well, Wolf. I wondered about your safety as well.
...
How is Chl---Chameleon?
Alia probably knows that there was... something resembling a closeness between Chloe and Vesa.
She hovers in, lowering her float height to put her hands on her old teammate's shoulders.🔜 🆒️ 🚰
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2012-07-31, 02:08 AM (ISO 8601)
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[Lobby]
Alia does indeed know that; Vesa may be aware that Alia and Chloe are also rather close.
"She's doing okay. She's had a bit of a hard time adjusting to here, but nothing really worrying. I mean, she doesn't talk to anyone but me for the most part, but... It's Chameleon. She hardly talked to people other than Ms. Harker or us even back at Tempest," Wolf responds, her helmet opening to reveal to any non-Vesa Elexxion personell who might be watching that the occupant of the suit is a pretty young woman with dark blue hair and violet eyes, and also that she's smiling broadly, and looks like she'd give Vesa a hug out of relief and happiness, were it not for the fact that she doubts her teammate would take it well.
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2012-07-31, 02:21 AM (ISO 8601)
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The Centurion considers this for a moment; gaining favor with the employers would be a good thing, but at the same time it is hesitant to divulge everything within its databanks. That information would include details about the nuclear attacks on the Twelve Colonies, his own little escape after his telecenphalic inhibitor was brought offline, and (of course) the nature of the telecenphalic inhibitor.
"Inquiry on how the procedure works. How extensive is the information transfer?"Extended Homebrew Signature
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2012-07-31, 07:47 AM (ISO 8601)
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EIAC - Lab
"Because I need enough money to help Dave out with the many, many patients he sees for free. Since Umbrella is over and done with, that's the only thing I want."Busy with Life
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2012-07-31, 10:44 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Elexxion Industries Transhuman Clinic
Vesa's bell slides back and settles into standby position on her back, revealing her silvery hair and grey eyes, along with her pallor---more "needs an undertaker" than "needs a tan".
"That's good... there are some things I will need to tell you about how I got here, assuming my superiors do not forbid it."🔜 🆒️ 🚰