Thanks, but before I give you the rest of this information I just wanted to remind you that Ernestine is seventeen and her opinions don't actually matter.
Oh, if my intention had been to humble you in any way whatsoever you would've known it immediately. When I was asking Ernestine, I kind of implied that whoever she picked might help show her around. You were her top choice, but if you don't want to do it I can ask Dr. Huff instead.
Edited (* NPC: Dr. Raleigh Huff, she/her, also a physicist, Ernestine's second-favorite Enodia Researcher) 2023-06-28 20:09 (UTC)
I know. Even if it didn't make me feel better, it'd still be good information to have. I'm just not in the mood to be poked and prodded and asked a bunch of questions.
I considered doing a ten-day countdown and writing a name on the break room whiteboard every morning, but I thought it might drive you insane to wait that long.
You should've dropped two names per day. That would've still driven me insane, with the added bonus of making me obsess over whether I might be #2 instead of #1 before the final reveal.
A wonder why any of your coworkers in Medical still try with you. [...] I'm not a biologist, but I could take photos and keep records, if you get desperate.
Thank you. I can't be the only one engaged in childish provocations around here.
Beats me. Jack was just checking up on me this morning in case the moles were causing me emotional distress. [...] I actually thought about asking you but I figured you wouldn't want to do it.
Probably wouldn't be boring. Although if I had Annie's powers, I'd be more wary of someone giving me a rush proposal.
Not in so direct a way. But you told me, when you haven't told anyone else about it. You knew I wouldn't be able to resist. And you gave my name to Eden and Willy for their problem. So you're perfectly aware I'll do favours even when I know you're involved, so long as it's sufficiently interesting.
Okay, fine. I didn't want to give you the opportunity to snub me. [...] I know I should just ask someone else for help, but it's embarrassing. I told you because you always act like it's exciting and [...] cool.
Annie's army of adoring attendants. It started after the storm, and ended around the same time everyone's powers went back to normal. I suggested to Annie that this was her power, just malfunctioning for a week.
Physical mutations like yours are uncommon, and almost always unique. As tempting as it would be to snub you, I could never pass up the opportunity for a closer inspection.
Of course you don't. [...] There are a lot of reasons to want to get married. I think I'd be more concerned about her if she was just doped up on falling love. She seems like she's pretty level-headed about it.
If she's happy with the results, then who am I to argue? I trust Annie to act responsibly now that she has the information, but maybe it's just her powers making me think that.
She's not brainwashing us[...] They probably spend a lot of time mind-linked. Maybe there's just no point in dragging things out when they can hear each other's thoughts all the time.
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It's Ernestine's list of favorite researchers. You'll be relieved to hear Cairo didn't make the top ten.
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Remarkably sensible of her. Where do you rank?
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but.I'm eighth and just happy to be included.
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You really should aspire to more. Few people in this division are doing anything that has real practical use.
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Thanks, but before I give you the rest of this information I just wanted to remind you that Ernestine is seventeen and her opinions don't actually matter.
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I'm exceedingly aware of that. You don't need to spare my feelings.
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Oh, if my intention had been to humble you in any way whatsoever you would've known it immediately. When I was asking Ernestine, I kind of implied that whoever she picked might help show her around. You were her top choice, but if you don't want to do it I can ask Dr. Huff instead.
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Why would youGetting an accurate measurement of the growth rate might help alleviate some anxiety.If this is you trying not to seem smug, your approach leaves much to be desired. [...] Fine. I'll do it.
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I considered doing a ten-day countdown and writing a name on the break room whiteboard every morning, but I thought it might drive you insane to wait that long.
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Your insistence on kindness instead of going for the funniest option is why you're in 8th place with teenagers.
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Also she'll be here on Monday so I didn't have time.
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You should've dropped two names per day. That would've still driven me insane, with the added bonus of making me obsess over whether I might be #2 instead of #1 before the final reveal.
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Thanks for the constructive criticism. Next time I have the opportunity to mildly antagonize you I'll take full advantage of it.
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Thank you. I can't be the only one engaged in childish provocations around here.
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I don't think you've ever been at risk of that.
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You didn't think scientific curiosity would be enough for me to tolerate being in the same room as you? Come on now.
I bring it out in people, I suppose.
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Do y[...] I guess that tracks, though. Annie was never going to marry a normal person.I didn't feel like I was in a position to ask you for a favor.
No comment.
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Not in so direct a way. But you told me, when you haven't told anyone else about it. You knew I wouldn't be able to resist. And you gave my name to Eden and Willy for their problem. So you're perfectly aware I'll do favours even when I know you're involved, so long as it's sufficiently interesting.
I know I've[...]DM, 6/28
Okay, fine. I didn't want to give you the opportunity to snub me. [...] I know I should just ask someone else for help, but it's embarrassing. I told you because you always act like it's exciting and [...] cool.
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Physical mutations like yours are uncommon, and almost always unique. As tempting as it would be to snub you, I could never pass up the opportunity for a closer inspection.
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[...] That sounds way more like you're flirting with me than "I'd like to see your spinal growths" does, for the record.
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Do you need me to reassure you I'm only interested in your spinal growths?
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You haven't actually accepted my offer yet.
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She's not brainwashing us[...] They probably spend a lot of time mind-linked. Maybe there's just no point in dragging things out when they can hear each other's thoughts all the time.Yes, you can see my spinal growths.
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