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imperfectscientist) wrote2015-03-09 02:34 pm
imperfectscientist) wrote2015-03-09 02:34 pm
Experiment 1 [video]
[The man that appears on the screen is dark-skinned with thick hair, touched by gray at the temples. He’s currently looking at the screen with a quizzical brow.]
Hello? I’ve not seen a device quite like this one before, but I think this is some sort of communication system. If I’ve managed to reach anyone, um, hello! My name is Carlos, Carlos the scientist! [He smiles wide, revealing straight rows of white teeth.] Last I checked I had just become trapped in another world….but this is decidedly not the world I was trapped in, so I’m not quite certain what happened. There’s any number of things that could have happened, of course, scientifically speaking, but unfortunately, I’m rather limited in my means of collecting data, since I don’t seem to have any of my instruments with me. [He turns out the pockets of the labcoat he’s wearing, revealing only some lavender-flavored gum and a pocket notebook.] So, I’ll continue to investigate as much as I can, but if anyone has any scientific instruments I can make use of or some information for me, that would be really helpful!
In any case, I do know that I’m not alone in this world, since I encountered a woman who was very confused and thought I was her son. I can’t seem to get back into the house to ask her any questions though, which is a shame. Maybe that house is this world’s version of the House that Does Not Exist?
I’ve also discovered this very interesting fauna which seems to have taken a liking to me! [He pans the camera over to show an image of a Mareep who has lain down quite contentedly next to Carlos’ feet.] Oh, if only I had my instruments, but it seems he’s some sort of natural conductor of electricity! It’s extremely scientifically fascinating! I’m calling him Tesla. [Tesla bleats happily from Carlos' feet.] He is so cool!
[Carlos moves the screen to face him again.] Oh geez, I was rambling again, wasn't it? There’s just so much to see and I’d really like to explore! But there’s something important I have to say first.
I’m trying to get back to a place called Night Vale. There’s someone really important there and I promised I’d get back to him. …And now I seem to have lost my only means of contacting him, that is, my cell phone. [At least, he hadn’t found his cell phone when he turned out his lab coat.] On the off chance that anyone knows how to get back to Night Vale or has even heard of it, please, let me know. In the meantime, if anyone has need of a scientist, or has some interesting scientific phenomena to report, I’m your scientist!
Hello? I’ve not seen a device quite like this one before, but I think this is some sort of communication system. If I’ve managed to reach anyone, um, hello! My name is Carlos, Carlos the scientist! [He smiles wide, revealing straight rows of white teeth.] Last I checked I had just become trapped in another world….but this is decidedly not the world I was trapped in, so I’m not quite certain what happened. There’s any number of things that could have happened, of course, scientifically speaking, but unfortunately, I’m rather limited in my means of collecting data, since I don’t seem to have any of my instruments with me. [He turns out the pockets of the labcoat he’s wearing, revealing only some lavender-flavored gum and a pocket notebook.] So, I’ll continue to investigate as much as I can, but if anyone has any scientific instruments I can make use of or some information for me, that would be really helpful!
In any case, I do know that I’m not alone in this world, since I encountered a woman who was very confused and thought I was her son. I can’t seem to get back into the house to ask her any questions though, which is a shame. Maybe that house is this world’s version of the House that Does Not Exist?
I’ve also discovered this very interesting fauna which seems to have taken a liking to me! [He pans the camera over to show an image of a Mareep who has lain down quite contentedly next to Carlos’ feet.] Oh, if only I had my instruments, but it seems he’s some sort of natural conductor of electricity! It’s extremely scientifically fascinating! I’m calling him Tesla. [Tesla bleats happily from Carlos' feet.] He is so cool!
[Carlos moves the screen to face him again.] Oh geez, I was rambling again, wasn't it? There’s just so much to see and I’d really like to explore! But there’s something important I have to say first.
I’m trying to get back to a place called Night Vale. There’s someone really important there and I promised I’d get back to him. …And now I seem to have lost my only means of contacting him, that is, my cell phone. [At least, he hadn’t found his cell phone when he turned out his lab coat.] On the off chance that anyone knows how to get back to Night Vale or has even heard of it, please, let me know. In the meantime, if anyone has need of a scientist, or has some interesting scientific phenomena to report, I’m your scientist!
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Tesla eyes the Psyduck. He isn't sure if the other Pokemon is a threat just yet, and he's laidback in nature, but he's watching carefully just in case.]<\small>
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Mode #001 waddles over with curiosity, while Lauren eyes it with disdain. What an odd, cumbersome creature. Even the odd sheep the ugly scientist had with him seemed more useful than this...whatever it was.]
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Tesla is still on guard, but he's mostly wary of Lauren, at this point, still sparking a little as he watches both Lauren and the other Pokemon carefully.]
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Besides! [--and in the next second, she's back to her usual, jovial demeanor.] You scientists really are so scatterbrained! I'll be sure to keep you right on track.
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Scientists are perfectly capable of handling their own affairs. Besides, I'm not really sure the two of us are even traveling to the same place Lauren. I might have other very scientific interests which might lead me to travel in a different direction, and I really wouldn't want to inconvenience you by making you less productive, you see.
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Oh? And where might you be travelling then, Carlos? [After all, Lauren doesn't necessarily have a set destination in mind. She can go anywhere.] And if you're undecided, which I think you might suggest in order to encourage us to part ways, may I personally suggest Goldenrod? I took a look at the map provided for us upon arrival, and it seems like quite the big city! So many people. So many new things to discover! And I do know that scientists like new things! You're like cats! [And she hates cats.]
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I still don't see why I ought to tell you anything Lauren. [He won't tell her anything, not if he can help it. But it's starting to look like going along with her is inevitable. He can't seem to shake her; she's too determined to get the best of him.]
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[Unless, of course, you'd like to say no to travelling with her. Now that's just unacceptable.
Cheerfully, she does her best to usher Carlos along.] To Goldenrod it is, then! Let's get going, Carlos. We must make the most of the day while the sun is still bright and shininh and all-seeing!
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Right. [He does agree at least that they should move during the day. He bends to set Tesla down.] I'll follow your lead then, Lauren, for now. [There's no use arguing any further at this point. It won't get him anywhere.]