#29: Query

[horrible_phd]

I'm not entirely sure how I'm going to build a Freeze Ray without a source of Wonderflonium but maybe in this case my inability to access the original blueprints is a positive, since I may have to redesign it from the ground up to take into a lack of certain materials--and the presence of new ones.  It might be a little tricky, but I am a genius

Comments

[oneeyesees]

I've never heard of anything called 'Wonderflonium'. Why do you need it for a Freeze Ray?

[horrible_phd]

Well, you can't expect a device that stops time to run off mundane components.

[oneeyesees]

I guess not. [Though there's a lot of WTF over the idea of stopping time.] What is Wonderflonium?

[horrible_phd]

It's a very rare substance with unique properties. Very useful, as long as you don't bounce it.

[oneeyesees]

What happens if you bounce it?

[horrible_phd]

Bad things. It can go kind of explodey. But not in a predictable way.

[oneeyesees]

That sounds really dangerous. Are you sure it's safe to work with?

[horrible_phd]

As long as you're careful.

1/2

[oneeyesees]

[He's still a little wary, but--]

It must be pretty powerful if it can stop time, but I'm not sure where you can find any.

[oneeyesees]

[--and suddenly, something occurs to him.]

What does it look like?

[horrible_phd]

Well, it's usually transported it rectangular metallic cases with "WONERFLONIUM" written on the side, so it's sort of hard to miss.

[oneeyesees]

What does it look like outside of the case?