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I'm going to need someone to explain the metrics of this place without mentioning the giant turtle. Before you ask; yes, I have seen it. Though seeing it does little to convince me of its authenticity. I'd never get very far if I took everything at face value.

That being said, Discussions on Science and verifiable facts only. if you intend to talk magic don't bother responding. Your input isn't needed.
SH

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[of_deduction]

[ Oh no he didn't. ]

I suppose you couldn't possibly know anything about me but the first thing you'll learn is that I have a passion for Definite and Exact Knowledge. I'm well aware that Magic explained by science is purely science. Saying something is magic is a poor and lazy way to go about an explanation and why I don't wish to speak with anyone willing to provide such a lazy answer.

And that said, Yes, I saw the turtle with my own eyes-no I don't believe it's a real turtle. Show me the x-ray and I may be willing to talk. The second thing you'll learn is that I don't theorize without data. Otherwise one is led to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.
SH

[highprofilerichkid]

[Well, it's hardly the huffiest response he's ever gotten from some flustered, prissy scientist. He's encountered a lot of that, actually. Some scientists get mad when an upstart teenager proves all their ideas wrong. Go figure!]

problem is, a lot of the magic users are from worlds that aren't technologically advanced, or they are but they're not research specialists. they're not great at explaining things in terms of modern science. and we don't have advanced analytical instruments here. you can take a look at my data if you want, though. good old fashioned observation.

but seriously, man, we're dealing with dimensional travel and a giant turtle is what you're getting hung up on? I don't have x-rays strong enough to penetrate the shell, but I've seen the juveniles of the species and they're definitely alive. if it's bugging you that much I can fly you up and you can watch it swim.

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Yes, actually. That would be tremendously helpful.
SH

[highprofilerichkid]

the flying, or the research notes?

[of_deduction]

The research.
SH

[highprofilerichkid]

what, you don't want a ride on my high-tech flying power armor? it's full of science. you'll love it.

[of_deduction]

Perhaps another time. Just the research for today.
SH

[highprofilerichkid]

[Aw, you're no fun, SH. What does that stand for, anyway? Snooty Humbug? Sauteed Haddock?]

no problem. most of my data's on sigils, they're what I've worked the most with. it's a good experimental system because anyone can learn to use them. my lab's in the college. ask for tony stark.

can you speed-read? it's a lot of notes, and you can't take them with you until I feel like reinventing a photocopier.

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[ It definitely stands for Snooty Humbug. ]

Yes, that won't be a problem.

You have a lab?
SH

[highprofilerichkid]

of course I do. what kind of technopathic supergenius engineer would I be if I didn't have a lab?

[of_deduction]

A poor one, I suppose.

And would you mind if I occasionally used it to perform experiments? It's necessary for my work.
SH

[highprofilerichkid]

[Or at least a really, really bored one.]

hey, buddy, get your own lab.

but maybe you can use it until then. sometimes. depends on what kind of experiments. what's the work you're doing?

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I'm a detective. A profession I intend to continue.
SH

[highprofilerichkid]

a detective? what kinds of experiments does a detective need to do?

also how old are you? and what percentage arthropod would you say you are? just curious.

[...Really, those are relevant questions, he swears.]

[of_deduction]

Generally, post mortum. Though I am also a graduate chemist. You'd be surprised by how much detective work can be solved with a simple understanding of chemistry. Then again, you're the one with the lab. Maybe you wouldn't.

In answer to your questions, I'm thirty-seven and reasonably certain no percentage of me is part arthopod. Last I checked, I would defintely by classified as a vertebrate.
SH

[highprofilerichkid]

good to know. there's been a lot of people in that kind of work showing up recently. wondering if there was a theme.

and that's a yes on the chemistry, no on the corpses. [Um?? Gross?? What the hell?] it's an engineering lab, remember?

if you're dealing with corpses you should be working with the police force anyway. talk to Valdis or Pepper Potts about that.

[of_deduction]

Yes, you're right. A morgue would far better suit my needs.

[ Valdis and Pepper Potts. He stores the names away for later use. ]

Would you happen to have the address of the police station? If I intend to continue my career as a consulting detective then It might be precedent to introduce myself to the local law enforcement.
SH

[highprofilerichkid]

yeah, unless they're going to revive soon and you just need someone on corpse babysitting duty, stick to the morgue. please.

[He also attaches the address of the police headquarters, and Pepper and Valdis' handset codes. And hopes really hard that that will keep Dr. Frankenstein here from showing up at his doorstep with random cadavers.]

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Revive? The dead can revive?
SH

[highprofilerichkid]

the Foreigners do. that's what your new bling is for. [Someone told you to hang on to that weird piece of jewelry you showed up with, right, Sherlock...?] the soul gems keep us linked to this universe. even if we die.

a few of the foreigners auto-revive anyway, but that's an innate ability, not a Keeliai thing.

[of_deduction]

[ Teenagers and their slang. ]

A few? It isn't everyone?
SH

[highprofilerichkid]

all the Foreigners get revived by their soul gems, but some of them are basically unkillable in their home universe too, and they still have their powers here.

[of_deduction]

This place is becoming even more of a headache. what's the point of a detective if the victim will just be back after a short nap?
SH

[highprofilerichkid]

yeah, all you can do is talk to the perp and the victim to figure out why one of them killed the other, and help them settle their differences. and then I guess you're just a therapist.

[of_deduction]

Dull.
SH