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DM, 10/2

[imaginist dr. enoch waldinger]

Not at all. It's terribly boring when people start whining about how dangerous and unpredictable it is to live at a rift research station.

DM, 10/2

[seawater dr tattooed waterballoon]

I just came out of a secure IRIS research lab and it was nothing but safety and monotony. I could use a little danger and unpredictability after that.

Besides, you get a bunch of Liminals in one place, things are bound to go wrong from time to time.

DM, 10/2

[imaginist dr. enoch waldinger]

Were you a prisoner?

It's more than just the usual Liminal station hijinks. Megafauna, short-circuiting electronics and extreme weather events are typical. Enodia is the only place where you might lose your powers altogether.

DM, 10/2

[seawater dr tattooed waterballoon]

Just a long term guest helping with a specific project.

This chaos is actually why I applied for the transfer. I was studying Liminal megafauna and highly irradiated marine creatures before I became a Liminal, and I wanted to get back into hands-on work. Enodia's experiencing an explosion in my field.

Soooo... now that you know a bit about me, how did you end up at Enodia? You're extremely well-qualified. Probably could have gotten yourself stationed anywhere.

DM, 10/2

[imaginist dr. enoch waldinger]

Which project? I might have heard of it.

I joined Enodia when it first opened five years ago. You're right, any station would be lucky to have me. But here, I'm one of the division's most senior researchers, with my own lab and full autonomy, and I get first look at anything involving the most active rift in the world.

DM, 10/2

[seawater dr tattooed waterballoon]

Sheesh, probably not. It was mostly about Liminal physiology and biochemistry, how pharmaceuticals interact with all of our unique issues.

So I'm in the presence of a founding member. I'd love to hear what you know about the local wildlife. I know that your focus is a little more broad, but I bet you can point me in the right direction and give me some important insight. Maybe over dinner?

DM, 10/2

[imaginist dr. enoch waldinger]

It's not my field, but I've actually read a lot about Liminal drugs. Do you do work on reversing Liminal powers?

Somehow, I don't think that what I know about this topic (very little) would cover an entire dinner.

DM, 10/2

[seawater dr tattooed waterballoon]

Nope, that field's a dead end. We are what we are, forever and ever. I was working with people like Raine Riley on safe biochem and pharmaceuticals for Liminals.

Somehow, I think we could fill an evening with other conversational topics. I don't know much about you but you're not dull.

DM, 10/2

[imaginist dr. enoch waldinger]

I'm familiar with his work. Have you known each other for long?

Correct. I'm still trying to decide if you're interesting or just novel. Have you figured out my abilities yet?

DM, 10/2

[seawater dr tattooed waterballoon]

A couple years, just online through work. You two are friends, I take it?

I know you've been messing with my head. Making me feel things that aren't really there.

DM, 10/2

[imaginist dr. enoch waldinger]

We're [...] something like that

Illusions. You've figured out part one. Although you could've gotten there faster if only you asked around.

DM, 10/2

[seawater dr tattooed waterballoon]

You didn't ans

Yeah, I guess I could've, but neither of us would've had as much fun that way. I'll start working on part two and ask about that dinner again once I've got it figured out.

DM, 10/2

[imaginist dr. enoch waldinger]

[...]

Dr. Nowles. I'm flattered, really. But while I might still be making up my mind about you, I like you enough that it would be impolite to not say that I have a [...] complicated relationship with your friend Raine. Complicated enough that it might be better if we started this acquaintance over.

DM, 10/2

[seawater dr tattooed waterballoon]

Oh shit! Sorry! That's why you're not "friends".

I had no idea. I'm not looking to cause problems or conflicts of interest or anything. I mean, congrats, he's fantastic, and I like you enough to see what he's thinking.

DM, 10/2

[imaginist dr. enoch waldinger]

Ugh. It's not like that. He's

Anyway, you weren't. But you're new here, and you deserve to get your bearings first. You'll have plenty of other chances to do an inopportune flirt; it's a small station.

DM, 10/2

[seawater dr tattooed waterballoon]

I mean, clearly it's a little like that or we wouldn't be having this conversation. But don't worry, I live to be inopportune.

How long's this been going on?

DM, 10/2

[imaginist dr. enoch waldinger]

We broke up. I am not answering any further questions unless they have to do with rifts.

Re: DM, 10/2

[seawater dr tattooed waterballoon]

What tangled webs we weave.

Not necessarily a deal killer... depending on outside variables. However, cross my heart, all questions henceforth will be strictly professional.

DM, 10/2

[imaginist dr. enoch waldinger]

Ah, yes. You are a man with face tattoos.

Find me in Research this week. I'll tell you about the other biologists in the department.

DM, 10/2

[seawater dr tattooed waterballoon]

I like to advertise my willingness to make bad decisions right on my face. Saves a lot of time.

But I'll take you up on that, Dr. Waldinger. I could use the briefing... aaaand a little more time to observe your mannerisms and social interactions.

DM, 10/2

[imaginist dr. enoch waldinger]

It's effective, I'm sure. Do you just get a new tattoo every year?

Is that something you do a lot?

DM, 10/2

[seawater dr tattooed waterballoon]

More or less. I've taken a few years off, though. Might look for an artist in town. Let me guess — no ink on you?

[...] Not really? I usually miss what's going on around me.