[Video] Something a little stiff

[kyudousha]

[At first, there's indistinct mumbling, following by a trail of wracking coughs, sneezes, and then some. And then, she appears on the screen, looking distinctly sick, but the alertness in her eyes implies a certain modicum of coherency -- which is far more than what can be said about her conduct just a little while ago. Because seriously, what was

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[phantomfenton]

W-Washu's lab?

You're moving into Washu's lab?

[kyudousha]

You're just asking for a fireball, aren't you.

[phantomfenton]

No, I'm not!

It's just--come on, Washu's lab!? Isn't it, uh, kind of dangerous?

And, you know, loaded with all those--dangerous hidden booby-traps?

And other bad things? Wouldn't you really rather move somewhere else?

[kyudousha]

Huh. She put a lot of traps in, did she.

I guess I should scout ahead and disarm 'em before I start moving in. Thanks for the heads up.

She might have some research notes or data lying around there. I'm probably the only one qualified enough to make use of it, anyway.

And besides, there aren't any other vacant labs around, and I need the space.

[phantomfenton]

*Sags a little at her complete lack of deterrence--that's not the response he'd been aiming for at all... And then her next words make him straighten as though burned, words coming out practically a squeak.* R-research notes?! But--but those have all those horrible human experiments in them!

... Human experiments! People! Conducted by--previous scientists!

There's--well, but--... *Struggles to argue with that last part.*

[kyudousha]

[Sorry, Danny, but that only pings Rita harder. :/ She goes distinctly starry-eyed.]

... like data from experiments that we'd probably not be able to replicate? Now that's some valuable data, right there.

And if we can get any information at all about the people who used to live around here, the better.

[phantomfenton]

*Dammit.*

Well--maybe, yeah, but--but those--

*Lets out a seemingly-defeated breath, giving up on that front.* At least let me help you clean the place up. I, uh, kinda used to work there when Washu was still around.

I'll help you with the booby-traps.

[kyudousha]

You? But you're like the most illogical kid I know. What can a guy like you do about booby traps?

If anything, maybe the best you can do is to throw yourself in there and set them all off at the same time so I'll only have to clean up once.

[phantomfenton]

Hey! I--I can--...

*Yeah, that's a glare there, now.* 'Ha ha'. Very funny. Oh, and another 'ha'.

Look, I used to work with Washu. I already know where some of her booby-traps are. I also know how to disengage them.

[kyudousha]

But you aren't the scienc-y type at all. Why the hell would she trust you with something like that?

[phantomfenton]

*A shadow of a wince ghosts across his face, though it doesn't stay for long.*

My parents were scientists. I know I don't look it, but I'm good with lab equipment, so I was her assistant sometimes.

[kyudousha]

[/totally not noticing the wince, because she's a douche like that]

Huh. I guess that stands up to logic, then.

So you're saying that you're gonna be my assistant?

[phantomfenton]

... What? No, no way! I was just--*trying to find a way into her lab.*

... Uh... Suggesting that I, you know, help you move in!

[kyudousha]

Don't group me into a category with freakin' incompetents. I can move my stuff just fine, okay? Don't even imply otherwise.

[phantomfenton]

'Incompetent'? Hey, wait, I didn't say any of that! All I meant was that I already know where everything there is!

Booby traps, lab equipment storage... If you let me help, you won't have to waste time looking for everything.

[kyudousha]

... Huh. I guess it would be more efficient that way.