011 :: Video

[hulkbusted]

[The video feed opens to the network after Bruce has already situated the camera to his satisfaction. His lab is as brightly lit and gleaming as one might expect. What one might not expect is the Christmas display in the center of the camera's optical field.

It's a tree built of various glassware and equipment from his lab, colored water (yes, just water) providing the festive component in the clear glassware.]

We did this when I was an undergrad. Don't ask how long ago that was. As long as you're just using nontoxic colors and water, it's pretty eco friendly.

I guess I wanted to put my own spin on things. I know the City's been treating us to every-other-day 12 Days of Christmas-themed treats, but it's been a while since I was settled enough to do something myself.

So happy holidays. I hope that those of us who want to go home, find our way home soon, and for those of you who are happy here, I hope the curses are more kind than cruel.

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[horseish]

I've never seen a tree like this one before.

[hulkbusted]

I was hoping people would say that. Scientists enjoy the holidays too.

[horseish]

Are you a scientist?

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

Well, that's certainly something different.

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[hulkbusted]

I wanted something a little out of the ordinary. You like it?

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

It's charming. I assume you're a scientist?

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[asofwar]

That seems...creative.

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[hulkbusted]

It reminds me of being a lot younger when things were less complicated.

How are you doing? I haven't seen you lately.

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[asofwar]

I have been keeping to myself. Hunting, when I can. But I am well, thank you.

And yourself?

[hexuality]

Are those potions?

[She knows they aren't. But still.]

[hulkbusted]

Just colored water. What kind of potions would look like that?

[hexuality]

[She's actually carefully considering this, okay.]

Yellow could be a Volubilis Potion. If it were gold and less opaque, I'd say Felix Felicis, but that's bloody difficult. Red could be a Blood-Replenishing Potion, blue... maybe a Sleeping Draught. Green—maybe a Hiccoughing Solution.

Of course, there's hundreds of them, so your guess is as good as mine.

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[theassassin]

Nice work, Banner. Festive.

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[hulkbusted]

Thanks. I guess my next project should be a wreath for my lab door.

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[theassassin]

Ooo.. Could modify a DNA model and pull out the pieces of the strand that aren't colored properly and either fill the gaps with molecule model pieces or leave them empty. For an idea.

[as_damaged]

That's clever.

[hulkbusted]

You never did that in school? Maybe it was just the company I kept.

[as_damaged]

No, but I wish I'd thought of it. It beats a plastic one any day.

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[brothertragedy]

I pray that those hopes become a reality. [Despite the somber note to his voice, he does look]

That... is very impressive. I must admit, I've never seen anything like it!

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[hulkbusted]

Thanks. Sometimes scientists get a bad rap, but we don't always act like Scrooges over holidays.

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[brothertragedy]

Such a reputation is clearly undeserved.

[A brief silence. Things haven't fully sunken in for him, as he's still a new arrival.]

... did you always celebrate it in such a unique manner?

[fe_male]

[ well. that merits some normal interaction, doesn't it. ]

I remember things like that. Back in school. Here's to hoping for a spite-less Christmas. [ pause. ] Might have to drop by at some point to admire the handiwork in person.

[hulkbusted]

Yeah, it's kind of a nostalgia thing I guess.

[Hey, can't blame a guy for being kind of gunshy.] My door's always open.

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[bettercallit]

[ Approvingly. ] It's different.

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[hulkbusted]

It reminds me of Harvard, when we thought we could change the world. I guess we kind of did.