Familiar Guests

[bravenewmods]

[Odd environmental effects aside, Union has obviously dealt with much worse in the past. There's probably not much to be concerned about. Around mid-afternoon, the Warp Band network flickers on to display the faces of some guests who will surely put Union's mind at ease. They may be vaguely familiar to those who have been in Union for a while: one, a fiery-haired man in a well-pressed suit, and the other a young scientist in a lab coat bearing an expression liable to curdle milk.]

Good afternoon, Union.

[Crystal tries to appear generally congenial, although it looks just a bit forced. It seems someone didn’t realize the feed started a few seconds before it did.]

It’s been a long time. I’m glad to see this city is just as charming as I remember it.

For those of you who don’t know us, I am Rory Donnachaidh, and the two of us represent Team Evolution. We were conducting experiments in this area around a year ago and stumbled across your fair city.

[Yes, thank you for not introducing her, Rory. She gives her colleague a cool smile before engaging the feed again.]

And I am Doctor Crystal Verdine. We are here to make sure there haven’t been any further repercussions after the accident so many months ago. The likelihood of that happening is very slim, of course, but it’s better safe than sorry.

Yes - just ensuring that our… activities did not result in further harm to the area around Union. We’ve received permission from your Council, of course.

Unfortunately, that means that we will be inconveniencing you for a little while.

We’ll be staying a few days. Of course, we understand your sentiments about our technology, so we’ll do our best to refrain from using it openly while we visit.

[Rory tries to look sympathetic, though it seems he’s smiling faintly.]

Rory and I enjoyed our brief stay the last time, and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to find one of us. Unfortunately, we don’t have any plans for more flashy displays this time. [Said a bit pointedly to her colleague. Someone was a show off the last time they were there.] To that end, if you notice anything odd in or around the city, please let us know. Thank you so much for your hospitality.

[And the feed flickers off. Rory and Crystal can now be found around Union or addressed directly through the band.]

Comments

[Video]

[toxicrevenger]

Union's experiences, or mine personally as a researcher?

[Video]

[bnw_sheepy_npcs]

Let's go with both.

[Video]

[toxicrevenger]

Union experienced earthquakes due to Team Evolution's earlier research in our area, which was understandably alarming due to the region not being prone to them. We do understand that it was an accident, but ideally we would like to make sure that any research conducted around our region in the future doesn't have such a drastic impact on the surrounding environment.

[In fact, she's pretty determined to keep an eye on future research on Team Evolution's part.]

As for my own experiences, I specialize in plants, Pokemon evolutions and how the two correlate. So you can see why I might be interested in your work.

[Video]

[bnw_sheepy_npcs]

Of course not, that is not our intent. We are here to make sure that there hasn't been any lasting damage. I believe that we may be a bit better equipped to survey the damage, but I could be proven wrong.

[ This interests her a bit. ]

Botany and evolutions, huh? That's an interesting mixture, if you don't mind the pun.

[Video]

[toxicrevenger]

I think it would be best if a delver came along as well. I'm sure that between your assessment and ours that we'll be able to reach a conclusive answer.

[Pamela chuckles at the pun.]

I'm always willing to branch out and accept new puns.

[Video]

[bnw_sheepy_npcs]

I appreciate the advice, but we have ample crew to take care of it. From what I understand, delvers can be a bit... [ Dirty Stupid Troublesome Nosy Pains in the ass ] Expensive, and that the process to coordinate something like that can take a lot of time. Unfortunately, we haven't been given a lot of time for this project, so I want to be able to begin as soon as possible. I do appreciate the advice.

[Video]

[toxicrevenger]

If I may, I would be interested in accompanying you, as both a researcher and as a representative of Union.

[Because quite frankly she trusts Team Evolution about as far as she can throw them, but it would be rude to say so. Instead, she goes with the diplomatic approach.]

Although if money is the biggest issue, I do come from one of Union’s prominent noble families. I might be able to pull some strings to see if I could arrange for a delver on shorter notice than usual, too.

[Video]

[bnw_sheepy_npcs]

Unfortunately, we aren't looking for that kind of assistance at this time.

[ It's a very canned response. Even the smile seems a bit corporate.

The comment about money breaks that a bit, and the doctor laughs. ]

We don't need money, or delvers, but I appreciate the thought.