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[ The communicator is propped up on a table, in what looks like a lab -- or some kind of workroom. Norman appears, wearing a lab coat over his suit, and gloves. There's radio music playing softly. ]
We can't function as a society without change. It's simply impossible. As much as we, as a society, are so resistant to change, we're also dependent on it. We must be, of course. We're programmed to want to evolve to our highest capabilities and bring the world and all our toys with us, sometimes making human involvement obsolete. If you look at the rising popularity of combat drones in government and military use, you may know what I mean.
[ A robotic arm reaches from off-screen to hand him a test tube. He glances at the arm and shakes the vial. ]
Actually, I wanted a drink. [ Turns back to the communicator. ] Air force. Police forces. SWAT teams. Et cetera. But I thought it might be only fair to offer contracts to anyone within the City that might be interested first. In the spirit of the New Year and all.
( ENCRYPTED to MITCH HUNDRED )
[ He picks up a small orange disc that rested on the table with a gloved hand, turning it over. ]
See this? This is a prototype for an energy generator, one that works on a separate grid than electricity and will produce more reliable results than solar or wind power. It's still small, but...
[ He walks over to the room's circuit breaker and shuts everything off. The lights and the music flicker, but everything stabilizes after a moment or two. ]
... As you can see, functional enough to keep the power operational in the event of an emergency. In this room, anyway. It's obviously still in development, but we would always consider home use.
( ENCRYPTED separately to Oswald Cobblepot, Karla Sofen, LUST, Daken, Black Mask, Edward Nygma, Matt Murdock, Peter Parker, Katurian, it's a formal invite! )
You are invited to attend an intimate New Year's Eve function being held in the Ballroom of Osborn Industries, located at East 57th and Lexington Avenue. There will be a buffet dinner, a selection of wine and spirits, and widescreen coverage of Times Square for those who wish to watch the ball drop. Those invited are allowed to bring along one (1) guest. Consider it a venue for conversation. I am aware that it is short notice. Regardless, hope to see you there.
- N. Osborn
We can't function as a society without change. It's simply impossible. As much as we, as a society, are so resistant to change, we're also dependent on it. We must be, of course. We're programmed to want to evolve to our highest capabilities and bring the world and all our toys with us, sometimes making human involvement obsolete. If you look at the rising popularity of combat drones in government and military use, you may know what I mean.
[ A robotic arm reaches from off-screen to hand him a test tube. He glances at the arm and shakes the vial. ]
Actually, I wanted a drink. [ Turns back to the communicator. ] Air force. Police forces. SWAT teams. Et cetera. But I thought it might be only fair to offer contracts to anyone within the City that might be interested first. In the spirit of the New Year and all.
( ENCRYPTED to MITCH HUNDRED )
[ He picks up a small orange disc that rested on the table with a gloved hand, turning it over. ]
See this? This is a prototype for an energy generator, one that works on a separate grid than electricity and will produce more reliable results than solar or wind power. It's still small, but...
[ He walks over to the room's circuit breaker and shuts everything off. The lights and the music flicker, but everything stabilizes after a moment or two. ]
... As you can see, functional enough to keep the power operational in the event of an emergency. In this room, anyway. It's obviously still in development, but we would always consider home use.
( ENCRYPTED separately to Oswald Cobblepot, Karla Sofen, LUST, Daken, Black Mask, Edward Nygma, Matt Murdock, Peter Parker, Katurian, it's a formal invite! )
You are invited to attend an intimate New Year's Eve function being held in the Ballroom of Osborn Industries, located at East 57th and Lexington Avenue. There will be a buffet dinner, a selection of wine and spirits, and widescreen coverage of Times Square for those who wish to watch the ball drop. Those invited are allowed to bring along one (1) guest. Consider it a venue for conversation. I am aware that it is short notice. Regardless, hope to see you there.
- N. Osborn