02 [video]

[undeadpan]

[when the camera activates, the first image it catches is of a retreating back as it walks away from the desktop. the webcam is adjusted in a way that captures a great deal of the room in frame - grimy tiled walls, dusty metal operating (or perhaps autopsy) tables, cabinets with rows of bottles and lab equipment visible behind opaque glass. the

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[Voice]

[thehawks_eye]

What sot of errand?

perma voice

[undeadpan]

I should think a simple one if you're capable. I would like to procure a certain kind of test subject for my tests.

[thehawks_eye]

Define test subject, please.

[undeadpan]

One of the monsters.

[bladedstray]

A job?

[undeadpan]

Yes. Are you interested?

[bladedstray]

One thing before that, is there's some sort of currency or something for my efforts if I accept it?

[undeadpan]

[...]

You're asking for money in a place where it would be as useful as a pile of rocks. Why comes to mind, but to be honest, no. I have nothing to offer like that.

I suppose that cleaves your interest in half.

voice

[lotus_conductor]

I might be able to help you. What are you interested in?

voice

[undeadpan]

[shortly] One of the creatures from around the island. Any one of them will do provided that they are thoroughly dead, easy to store, and fresh.

voice

[lotus_conductor]

[An intake of breath. A challenge, how interesting.]

A hunting mission then. I'll...see what I can do. It may take a little time though.

And just who am I delivering this to?

voice

[undeadpan]

Herbert West at the hospital. If it's too difficult an undertaking, may I also suggest collaborating with someone on your level? You might get done faster.

[which is what he wants. his hands are too needle happy to wait any longer. :|]

[video]

[revengeisalie]

[Aaand here is a slightly aghast expression.]

... did you try that out on yourself?

[video]

[undeadpan]

Try what? The Fentanyl?

[he swivels to the side in his chair to the end of the desk and comes back with a metal tray. on it is a dead rat. he drops the tray in clear view of the camera where it clatters noisily.]

The first version proved to be very unstable. This right here is the result. The other rats I've injected the one I've just showed you all with have been showing all the typical symptoms of heavy sedation, but as I've said, I still need to do a few more experiments to make sure it's absolutely safe.

[video]

[revengeisalie]

[Flinches a bit at that. Not a pretty sight.]

Well. That's good. Do you think you'll be able to make a lot of that? I mean, is it sustainable?

[video]

[undeadpan]

[he nods and sits back in his chair, trying to relax with very little success. the light is starting to hurt his eyes so he settles on closing them as he speaks.]

As sustainable as I could make it with what little components we have available, yes. Chemistry is a very tricky affair if you don't know what you're doing. Wasting materials on those rats was horrible enough, but now that I have a stable recipe, I think - yes, I know I can make more.

[a fluctuation in the steady rise and fall of his chest as he sighs silently to himself.]

Provided our supplies stay intact for a little while longer.

Voice

[was_angelcondom]

[The reason he's nto using video, if because then Herbert would see Adam's starry eyed expression, and rightfully be unnerved about it. Adam's pretty sure, Herbert would like not being fanboyed blatantly.]

Thank you for the anaesthetic. If you need any help with the testing, I'm always available.

Voice

[undeadpan]

Wonderful. I've just about run out of rats. Have you ever been injected with an opiate before?

Voice

[was_angelcondom]

Once. A few years back. Broke my arm.

Voice

[undeadpan]

Good. I'll prepare a table, then.

[can you even tell that he's kidding 8|]