010 :: Voice

[hulkbusted]

I'm down one physics student, which leaves me with a lot more ticking time. I hate to admit it, but it's getting pretty hard to tolerate.

I guess... what I'm trying to say is that I could use some company. I'm going to find a decent, Cage-free restaurant and lunch will be on me.

Comments

voice;

[candothat]

Chloe. She described you as "science-y," but made no mention of physics.

voice;

[hulkbusted]

Chloe. Ah. [His enthusiasm is distinctly muted at that. Still, theoretical physics!]

Chloe might have understated a bit. I'd be happy to meet with you, it's always good to talk to someone who understands the difference between a top and bottom quark.

voice;

[candothat]

[That's an interesting reaction to the mention of one's fiancee... but science is more important.]

I would like that. I think that the only person I have spoken with who knows what the fundamental constituents of matter are is a deity, and gods are poor companions.

Ay, sorry, Dr. Banner... I am Pavel Andreievich Chekov.

voice;

[hulkbusted]

I haven't spoken to the deities yet.

It's a pleasure to talk to a fellow man of science, Mr. Chekov. Would you like to join me for lunch or perhaps meet me at City Solutions sometime? I have a lab there.

voice;

[candothat]

If you ever do, I recommend Laszlow. He is very clever.

The pleasure is mine, sir, and I also have a laboratory at City Solutions. Perhaps we might speak there.

voice;

[hulkbusted]

Just what we need, clever zookeepers.

How have I not run into you before? Just ask JARVIS to direct you to my lab when you have some time and we'll talk.

voice;

[candothat]

I would prefer a clever zookeeper over a stupid one. I hope, at least, that our captivity is serving a purpose.

Delacroix and I work in the basement... it is not the most heavily trafficked area. Thank you, and I will be sure to.

voice;

[hulkbusted]

[He'd rather a less clever one that might be more readily escaped.]

Delacroix? What do you two do down there?

voice;

[candothat]

I would not share that information without her permission. She is very concerned about security.

voice;

[hulkbusted]

I see.

[He's going to ask Tony.]

voice;

[candothat]

Apologies. I would like to talk about it, I mean no offense.

voice;

[hulkbusted]

I'm not offended. [Suspicious, but not offended.]

voice;

[candothat]

Thank you--you are most forgiving. I realize that this must make a very bad impression.

voice;

[hulkbusted]

I just don't see what use for secrets there is in a place like this.

voice;

[candothat]

Neither do I, but Delacroix is of a different mind.

voice;

[hulkbusted]

He - she? - must have reasons.

voice;

[candothat]

She does, and she thinks that they are very good reasons.

Re: voice;

[hulkbusted]

People always think they have good reasons for their secrets. Sometimes they do. [And sometimes they're hiding horrible things in their secrets.]

voice;

[candothat]

And sometimes they are deeply paranoid for no logical reason. [beat] You did not hear that from me.

voice;

[hulkbusted]

I heard that your name is Pavel and you work in City Solutions.

voice;

[candothat]

Yes, and that is all.

voice;

[hulkbusted]

We can work with that.

[He'll still be asking Tony of course.]