Experiment 1 [video]

[imperfectscientist]

 [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!

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[capitald]

Actually, it was incredibly useful at first. There were times where my friends and I were at a loss for what to do, and the journal provided some much-needed direction.

[And then they hit Eternia, and it ceased being of particular use and raised more questions than answers. Ah well. The journal certainly won't hold any answers regarding this world, either, so it's not as though the situation's changed.]

It must be challenging to work in so many fields. Then again, I've dabbled in a number of fighting styles via the asterisks. Perhaps the same principle applies, with practice being paramount to one's success.

[Not to mention hands on experience.]

So, do you intend to continue your studies here?

[No doubt this world's unusual phenomena open many doors to potential studies.]

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[imperfectscientist]

Well, that's useful at the very least. I suppose I'd trust myself if I wrote instructions for me that I didn't remember writing.

[Carlos shrugs. He'd never really given much thought to the fact that he does so much.] I think it would be hard to limit myself to just one specific discipline! I'm much too curious about everything for that. I don't think I'd be able to stay so focused.

Yes, absolutely! What kind of scientist would I be if I didn't learn about this place? It's extremely scientifically fascinating!

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[capitald]

I imagine focusing on one subject would get dull after a while. It's as the old cliché goes: variety is the spice of life. The more flexible you are, the easier it is to adapt, which is especially handy when dating multiple women.

[That last bit's said with a laugh. Is he serious? Just joking around? The world may never know...]

So, any theories on the endless music?

[As far as oddities are concerned, that one seems the most abstract.]

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[imperfectscientist]

Yes, exactly! It's very handy when you're switching worlds all the time. ...I wouldn't know how would apply to women.[Women aren't his thing.]

Hmm. I have a lot of theories! Not anything conclusive yet though! How long has it been observed? I mean, there's no way to really prove it's endless, just that it plays for as long as anyone's been aware.

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[capitald]

[Hmm, not the romantic type, perhaps? Well, he'll not press the issue. Random speculation is a fun topic in its own right, especially in such a peculiar world.]

I spoke to a man earlier who'd been here for two years, and it's possible that there are some who have been here even longer. He didn't comment on the music, but I've found nothing to suggest that it's a new development.

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[imperfectscientist]

Fascinating. Two years, huh? That's a long while. Does the amount of time people stay for vary a lot?

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[capitald]

I'm still trying to figure that out. Thus far, most of the people I've spoken to are like us-- newly arrived and still trying to adjust to their new surroundings.

But it seems these arrivals are at least frequent, and our stays may last quite a while.

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[imperfectscientist]

Hmm, good to know. Well, I guess I have a bunch of time on my hands to experiment then!