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[bit_impossible]

[when the Sphere comes on, it doesn't show much of anything at all quite yet. just a thick, green plume of fog. but listen carefully, and there are the tale-tell signs of someone crying out in indignation--followed by a thump, a couple things clattering loudly on the metal floor, and a door slamming shut. the moment the door closes, the plume

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[spaceflyboy]

Radiation leak?

I've been here all but a day, it's not like I know how things work around here, but how he hell do you get turned green?

[bit_impossible]

Hmmm, perhaps, but no. I'd be able to tell if there was any radiation. [takes a deep breath, then shakes his head] Nope, not a thing! Probably best for us all that it wasn't radiation, especially gamma rays. Come to think on it, it's very, very good that it wasn't. I'd ruin my suit...

But I think it happened when I tried going through this door.

...Who are you, anyway? [there's a faint hint of familiarity there (he met a Duo on the Crucible once).]

[spaceflyboy]

I didn't think so. Hm?

Care to elaborate? May help the rest of us to steer clear, or help you out... Either way.

The name's Duo Maxwell. You?

[bit_impossible]

I'd elaborate if I could remember the precise details, but there's a bit of my memory that's just a blank. Damned inconvenient, wouldn't you say? But don't worry! I'll get it back. [knocks on the side of his head, winking] Always do!

Duo? Really? I knew a Duo once, but I see no reason why I can't meet a Duo again! I'm the Doctor.

[spaceflyboy]

Lemme know if you come up with something-er... Doc'...

You know another Duo, huh? I'll guess, he looks just like me with longer hair?

[bit_impossible]

Oh, I'll let everybody know! Ought to, really. I don't think everyone could pull off green even on their best day.

And you know, he might've done. [he pauses briefly] Actually, yes!