008 :: Video

[hulkbusted]

[He's in his lab, returning from locking the door apparently. He was rousted out of bed early in the morning and is wearing a t-shirt and jeans, but he's still excitedly poring over the data pouring in from the sensors that are operational.]

I need first-hand reports on what you're experiencing. This many new arrivals, is this common?

Look, new people, I understand you're disoriented, but don't just go walking into buildings and apartments. Not everyone here reacts well to surprises.

[ooc: Bring it on. Time out for a few hours. Heading out to see Wreckit Ralph. Feel free to tag in and I'll pick up when I get back. (Possibly with random pings from the train.) Baaaack, game on!]

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[video]

[hulkbusted]

[Now there's a terrifying image.]

She might like that.

[video]

[riches]

[ Definitely the best idea so far, and Asami can show her how to drift around corners! Perfect. ]

Got any homework for me, before I forget to ask?

[video]

[hulkbusted]

[Put out a citywide alert first, please.]

I'll send over what I'd gotten worked up. How would you feel about Luke sitting in with us later? He needs some remedial work, but maybe you two can help each other with some practical projects.

[video]

[riches]

Um. Sure!

[ Hanging out with the older guy on whom she's crushing and the younger dude who knows. What could go wrong!!! ]

Yeah, we can work on those projects. No problem! What kind?

Re: [video]

[hulkbusted]

[Luke could end up with his lips sewn shut again.]

Nothing yet. He asked me the other day. I'm not a professional teacher, so I'm faking it right now.

[video]

[riches]

[ Not for want of willing it to happen, assuredly. ]

You're faking it really well, for the record. I'm either a great student or getting away with murder.

[video]

[hulkbusted]

You're a great student. If all students were so motivated, all teachers would love their work.

[video]

[riches]

Thanks. It's an interesting subject.

[video]

[hulkbusted]

If I didn't agree with you, I wouldn't have spent most of my adult life studying it. I like seeing other people appreciate the science.

[video]

[riches]

Have you tutored Luke for very long?

[video]

[hulkbusted]

We're just getting started. He's decided he wants to understand science.

[video]

[riches]

Let us know if we get too much for you, won't you? I wouldn't want you to feel obligated to help.

[video]

[hulkbusted]

I'll just give you two independent study for a while. I'm seriously thinking about moving out of the City again for a while. I don't think it's working for me.

[video]

[riches]

Oh, no. Was it the carnival or are you just not in the mood to be around so many people?

[video]

[hulkbusted]

It's a long story. [Don't sleep with and start to develop feelings for your friend's girlfriend. It's just a bad idea.] It's not like I can go far anyway, and that lab will always call me back.

[video]

[riches]

It'd be so weird without you around.

[video]

[hulkbusted]

You act like the Network doesn't put us all in each other's pockets anyway. I'll be just as easy to get hold of, and I'll come back when people need me.

[video]

[riches]

I was just getting used to the idea of having you nearby. You're right, I'm hosting a pity party because I'll be lonelier without you around to bother, that's all.

[video]

[hulkbusted]

I'll come in for day trips for supplies and lessons, okay?

[video]

[riches]

Sounds good! I'll come and visit your new place too, if you're open to visitors.

[video]

[hulkbusted]

It's... kind of a bachelor pad. You know, one room, crammed with stuff. My City apartment is much better for entertaining, and I know with the ticking I can't stay up there long term.

[video]

[riches]

I've been to bachelor pads before, don't worry about that. If I bunked over on the couch sometime, wouldn't that keep the ticking at bay a little longer? Even after I'd left it would prolong your stint away from the City.

[video]

[hulkbusted]

I appreciate the thought, but I think we should just keep it down in the City.

[video]

[riches]

'Keep it down'?

Re: [video]

[hulkbusted]

Meeting up, lessons. We keep those down in the City while I stay up in my cabin.