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[ Rec room time! There's a set-up for Tw*ster that Metis seems to be looking over with a quiet mumble ]
Don't think these old bones of mine will be capable of this... [ Their helm raises with a ! when they realize they have company. ] Ah, Sir Viktor. Curious of what kind of games we have in store here?
Don't think these old bones of mine will be capable of this... [ Their helm raises with a ! when they realize they have company. ] Ah, Sir Viktor. Curious of what kind of games we have in store here?
[WHY IS IT TWISTER VIKTOR CAN BARELY FUNCTION???? thank god metis apparently also cannot function
Sorry that he comes in with his nerd eyes going in every single direction.] Just Viktor is fine... [DISTRACTED!! And maybe a bit shy? It's fine.
The very quick dismissal of the jock side of the room. Sorry, not for him.]
Games?
Sorry that he comes in with his nerd eyes going in every single direction.] Just Viktor is fine... [DISTRACTED!! And maybe a bit shy? It's fine.
The very quick dismissal of the jock side of the room. Sorry, not for him.]
Games?
[ because I thought it would be funny for Viktor and Metis to both just 🧍♂️
That's fine his nerd eyes are perceiving though, Metis is equally as curious and looking around! ] Viktor, then.
[ A shy... Metis is patient with warm pleasantries. ]
That's right. There are some of the physical sense, play cards, provided game pieces... but there are also those of the digital quality. I'm not much of a, as Thebe puts it, "gamer" so I thought I may as well try my hand while the opportunity is there.
That's fine his nerd eyes are perceiving though, Metis is equally as curious and looking around! ] Viktor, then.
[ A shy... Metis is patient with warm pleasantries. ]
That's right. There are some of the physical sense, play cards, provided game pieces... but there are also those of the digital quality. I'm not much of a, as Thebe puts it, "gamer" so I thought I may as well try my hand while the opportunity is there.
[He wanders over to 🧍♂️ with Metis by the Tw*ster game. There's no way in hell either of them are going to be playing this thing.]
I see.
[The Itch appears now. He abandons poor Metis to go to the side with the physical games. He exchanges the crutch to the left arm so he can use his right one to pick through some of the things curiously.]
Do you play regular games?
[Pulling out a Rub*k's Cube. Oh, bad. Too familiar. Quickly putting it back. (kombuncha girl face) Hold on... actually. Pulling it back out again to look at it!]
I see.
[The Itch appears now. He abandons poor Metis to go to the side with the physical games. He exchanges the crutch to the left arm so he can use his right one to pick through some of the things curiously.]
Do you play regular games?
[Pulling out a Rub*k's Cube. Oh, bad. Too familiar. Quickly putting it back. (kombuncha girl face) Hold on... actually. Pulling it back out again to look at it!]
[ takes your chocolate milk in exchange
anyways io is here in the medbay just with a small tool kit working on one of the pods. it's up and running, a soft glow leaving it, so maybe this is just some last-minute tweaking/tightening. they'll just turn their helm to look at him and pause mid-pull. ]
Morning. Need something?
anyways io is here in the medbay just with a small tool kit working on one of the pods. it's up and running, a soft glow leaving it, so maybe this is just some last-minute tweaking/tightening. they'll just turn their helm to look at him and pause mid-pull. ]
Morning. Need something?
[SAY IT ANOTHER WAY help not his choclety milk
Why is this man so shy when he will look like that in the future? Ig shyness is not mutually exclusive from being a mask wearer. He comes in with the same initial timidity Metis also got.
But curious! He can't keep the nerdy eyeballs from looking around.]
Hello... Several people have made it their life's mission for me to speak with you apparently.
Why is this man so shy when he will look like that in the future? Ig shyness is not mutually exclusive from being a mask wearer. He comes in with the same initial timidity Metis also got.
But curious! He can't keep the nerdy eyeballs from looking around.]
Hello... Several people have made it their life's mission for me to speak with you apparently.
[ just share the damn milk, man.
his nerdy eyeballs make look around. it is very modern for the most part, but towards the desk area, it looks like there are a few more creature comforts like some tea in a cup, a leather-bound journal. ]
Their life's mission. What a mission indeed. [ pulling the tool away, they get up and just nudge the hatch shut with the toe of their metal leg ] Is there something I can do for you here? Or did you simply wish to... "hang out."
his nerdy eyeballs make look around. it is very modern for the most part, but towards the desk area, it looks like there are a few more creature comforts like some tea in a cup, a leather-bound journal. ]
Their life's mission. What a mission indeed. [ pulling the tool away, they get up and just nudge the hatch shut with the toe of their metal leg ] Is there something I can do for you here? Or did you simply wish to... "hang out."
[He stands still at one of the pods for a moment, looking it over with a clinical sort of intrigue. He rests his hand on the top, as if this will somehow tell him more, and then he finally glances up.]
Um, I'm afraid I'm not... ah, spectacular company. I came to inquire about the nanites. We don't have such things where I'm from, so I'm curious. I wanted to see the med bay Eunhyuk mentioned as well.
[He's looking at their metal leg with the same clinical intrigue before realizing he's staring, so he glances away.]
...I guess the others wanted me to figure out my health, but that's less important to me right now.
Um, I'm afraid I'm not... ah, spectacular company. I came to inquire about the nanites. We don't have such things where I'm from, so I'm curious. I wanted to see the med bay Eunhyuk mentioned as well.
[He's looking at their metal leg with the same clinical intrigue before realizing he's staring, so he glances away.]
...I guess the others wanted me to figure out my health, but that's less important to me right now.
Great. Neither am I.
[ they observe, a small heartbeat blip flashing over their helm before they nod. ]
Didn't have them where I was from either. Took a while to get used to it all...
[ they place a hand on the other pod, giving it a pat. ] The pods interact with your nanites to accelerate healing. That's the main reason that you have them. That, and to understand one another as well. [ your auto translate....... ]
"Figuring out your health" hm? Why's that less important?
[ they observe, a small heartbeat blip flashing over their helm before they nod. ]
Didn't have them where I was from either. Took a while to get used to it all...
[ they place a hand on the other pod, giving it a pat. ] The pods interact with your nanites to accelerate healing. That's the main reason that you have them. That, and to understand one another as well. [ your auto translate....... ]
"Figuring out your health" hm? Why's that less important?
[ Tw*ster is being abandoned, goodbye. Metis will follow along with a curious tilt of their helm before they rummage a little through themselves. ]
Oh hardly, much too busy with work, and even before being stationed here I was too busy drowning under paperwork than to play a game or two. [ Said with a bit of amusement. Also just. Watching Viktor Kombuncha the Rub*k's Cube. Girl you good? ]
My knowledge is limited to a few card games and mahjong. I'm more of the kind to stick my nose in a book.
Oh hardly, much too busy with work, and even before being stationed here I was too busy drowning under paperwork than to play a game or two. [ Said with a bit of amusement. Also just. Watching Viktor Kombuncha the Rub*k's Cube. Girl you good? ]
My knowledge is limited to a few card games and mahjong. I'm more of the kind to stick my nose in a book.
I see.
[Take away their auto translate and let them suffer. Trials would be hysterical. He leans a bit on the crutch, expression ever-so-slightly exasperated.]
The nanites are keeping my stable, I think. So my, ah... illness is not progressing. It's not quite as pressing as it had been. Not many here know about that, though. I think... it was more they thought I could ask you to fix my...
[He gestures at the crutch and sort of his leg with his other hand.]
It is not quite so simple, however. It's... a long story.
[Take away their auto translate and let them suffer. Trials would be hysterical. He leans a bit on the crutch, expression ever-so-slightly exasperated.]
The nanites are keeping my stable, I think. So my, ah... illness is not progressing. It's not quite as pressing as it had been. Not many here know about that, though. I think... it was more they thought I could ask you to fix my...
[He gestures at the crutch and sort of his leg with his other hand.]
It is not quite so simple, however. It's... a long story.
[Just realized Viktor could have maybe cheated at Tw*ster with the crutch. It's fine.]
I understand.
[He's glancing it over. The shape of it gives him the ick (naturally), but the idea of it is intriguing. He glances up at the mention of books.]
I prefer books as well.
[Of course you do, sweetie. We can look at you and tell.]
I understand.
[He's glancing it over. The shape of it gives him the ick (naturally), but the idea of it is intriguing. He glances up at the mention of books.]
I prefer books as well.
[Of course you do, sweetie. We can look at you and tell.]
[yes
Still holding the stupid colorful block, his attention turns to the B*p It! Metis picks up. Both brows raise.
.........Puts the cube down.]
I'm usually reading books about Hextech and engineering, but old tomes are interesting. Someone told me we may get a library, is that true?
[Motions for Metis to try the weirdly shaped device.]
Still holding the stupid colorful block, his attention turns to the B*p It! Metis picks up. Both brows raise.
.........Puts the cube down.]
I'm usually reading books about Hextech and engineering, but old tomes are interesting. Someone told me we may get a library, is that true?
[Motions for Metis to try the weirdly shaped device.]
[ i'm taking notes da vikky. your life is so funny a couple hrs from now with your new fish boyfriend. io just listens for a long moment before glancing at the crutch and where he gestures. that would makes sense. ]
Your leg.
[ a slight tilt of the head. their own quietly taps. ]
I've got the time if you do wish to talk about... a long story.
Your leg.
[ a slight tilt of the head. their own quietly taps. ]
I've got the time if you do wish to talk about... a long story.
[ 
He shifts his weight with the crutch, and the way he glances around at the med bay is like he's deciding.]
It's... a lot of my body. It's my spine and my leg. It's... the polluted waters of where I grew up deteriorating my organs. There is just... too much to fix to worry about right now when there are bigger current concerns.
If my condition is stabilized by the nanites, that's enough for me. It buys me a little more time.
He shifts his weight with the crutch, and the way he glances around at the med bay is like he's deciding.]
It's... a lot of my body. It's my spine and my leg. It's... the polluted waters of where I grew up deteriorating my organs. There is just... too much to fix to worry about right now when there are bigger current concerns.
If my condition is stabilized by the nanites, that's enough for me. It buys me a little more time.
[ anna, THE HORRORS. VIKTOR IM SORRY... io just watching later like "interesting........" but also, they'll shift on their feet, moving now. ]
They'll buy you good time, especially now that the bay's up and running. Technology... it can do some things properly. [ there's a tired hum that leaves them, they do not sound convinced. ] Polluted waters are not... unfamiliar to me. I see...
I can grab you a seat if you want. Think I have some tea left, too.
They'll buy you good time, especially now that the bay's up and running. Technology... it can do some things properly. [ there's a tired hum that leaves them, they do not sound convinced. ] Polluted waters are not... unfamiliar to me. I see...
I can grab you a seat if you want. Think I have some tea left, too.
Edited 2024-03-05 16:28 (UTC)
[DON'T LOOK HE'S ALREADY SO EMBARRASSED
He turns to sort of start hobbling for a seat, thinking he'll reject the offer... but... for some reason there is an empty gnawing in stomach he usually doesn't even register most of the time. Okay, well.]
Tea is fine, thank you.
[Sitting also good, thanks. He props the crutch against his front and shoulder.]
Did you typically deal with a place with polluted water?
He turns to sort of start hobbling for a seat, thinking he'll reject the offer... but... for some reason there is an empty gnawing in stomach he usually doesn't even register most of the time. Okay, well.]
Tea is fine, thank you.
[Sitting also good, thanks. He props the crutch against his front and shoulder.]
Did you typically deal with a place with polluted water?
[ looks??? it's a free ship????? ]
Mmm. Industry does that. Earth, people, it all intersects. Sometimes not exactly in the best of ways.
[ it's fine. the hunger is abound. io just pours another cup and tops off their own before nudging a rolling stool over for themself, having a seat on that. it's just a black tea, still hot, though the mug remains just pleasantly warm. they pat the small pouch strapped over their chest, unzip it and search a few moments before pausing: ]
... You need, uh... a creamer...? Sugar?
[ it's here somewhere... ]
Mmm. Industry does that. Earth, people, it all intersects. Sometimes not exactly in the best of ways.
[ it's fine. the hunger is abound. io just pours another cup and tops off their own before nudging a rolling stool over for themself, having a seat on that. it's just a black tea, still hot, though the mug remains just pleasantly warm. they pat the small pouch strapped over their chest, unzip it and search a few moments before pausing: ]
... You need, uh... a creamer...? Sugar?
[ it's here somewhere... ]
...Yes. I continue to be disappointed it is the same everywhere.
[Haha, industry. Looks at the sky.
He is already drinking a big swallow of the tea by the time they offer, and he freezes with the cup at his mouth. If anyone thinks this man doesn't drink the strongest, blackest tea or coffee, they are insane. He's a nerd.
He shakes his head politely and dismissively as he swallows.]
No, thank you. I'm fine. I prefer mine... plain.
[Haha, industry. Looks at the sky.
He is already drinking a big swallow of the tea by the time they offer, and he freezes with the cup at his mouth. If anyone thinks this man doesn't drink the strongest, blackest tea or coffee, they are insane. He's a nerd.
He shakes his head politely and dismissively as he swallows.]
No, thank you. I'm fine. I prefer mine... plain.
Works for me.
[ they just pull their hand away from their pocket with a nod. that's convenient then, they will sit politely with their tea in both hands. ]
In any case. Some things won't ever change - [ slouching a little, posture relaxing a touch more, hunched but open. ] - it's shit that others have to pay for the greed of those with power. But if there is something you are seeking, then I can try and help you find it.
[ they just pull their hand away from their pocket with a nod. that's convenient then, they will sit politely with their tea in both hands. ]
In any case. Some things won't ever change - [ slouching a little, posture relaxing a touch more, hunched but open. ] - it's shit that others have to pay for the greed of those with power. But if there is something you are seeking, then I can try and help you find it.
[He stares into the tea cup, thinking about how some of the water of the Undercity is the same color.]
I'm just looking for a way to keep living.
[His lips thin, but he doesn't look up.]
I would like to learn more about the nanites. If I could create something like them back home with the Hextech... [A sigh.] The only option I have right now is... replacing my failing parts with machinery.
[Oh. He glances up.]
Is there a way... for the IRIS to use my voice to talk to others? It's difficult to... walk and use it at the same time.
I'm just looking for a way to keep living.
[His lips thin, but he doesn't look up.]
I would like to learn more about the nanites. If I could create something like them back home with the Hextech... [A sigh.] The only option I have right now is... replacing my failing parts with machinery.
[Oh. He glances up.]
Is there a way... for the IRIS to use my voice to talk to others? It's difficult to... walk and use it at the same time.
Edited 2024-03-06 01:13 (UTC)
[ oh wow that. hurts. io takes a moment because there's something about that that strikes them, and they lift up a data pad briefly. excuse them, sip of tea behind it. ]
Unfortunately, I just know what they do and what they don't do after spending time with them... when it comes down to what they're made of, the company keeps that tight-fisted.
[ pulling the data pad back down to their lap again, a slight hum follows as they kind of... hunt and peck a few things. ]
But yes, it wouldn't be hard to set you up with vocal recognition to utilize it by voice, if that is what you mean.
Unfortunately, I just know what they do and what they don't do after spending time with them... when it comes down to what they're made of, the company keeps that tight-fisted.
[ pulling the data pad back down to their lap again, a slight hum follows as they kind of... hunt and peck a few things. ]
But yes, it wouldn't be hard to set you up with vocal recognition to utilize it by voice, if that is what you mean.
Edited 2024-03-06 03:39 (UTC)
Yes, something like that is fine. It will just be easier that way. Thank you.
[The first part doesn't seem to depress him any more than he's already been depressed at least. Yay! It's something he has come to accept... reaching roadblock after roadblock.]
Someone said there may be a library later? Would there be any books about how nanites function in general there?
[He's assuming maybe not with how apparently tight the company is, but it never hurts to ask.]
[The first part doesn't seem to depress him any more than he's already been depressed at least. Yay! It's something he has come to accept... reaching roadblock after roadblock.]
Someone said there may be a library later? Would there be any books about how nanites function in general there?
[He's assuming maybe not with how apparently tight the company is, but it never hurts to ask.]
[ angry robocats you ]
How curious. My interests have always led me to more ancient wisdom. [ They press a button, and it gives the command to twist it. Alright... the next commands are to pull it, twist it. ...? Head tilt. ]
Ahhh, yes. It is one of my personal favorites. Not only can it meet most technological needs, but there are older records and files buried within it.
How curious. My interests have always led me to more ancient wisdom. [ They press a button, and it gives the command to twist it. Alright... the next commands are to pull it, twist it. ...? Head tilt. ]
Ahhh, yes. It is one of my personal favorites. Not only can it meet most technological needs, but there are older records and files buried within it.
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