○ 06: it's gonna be me

[acertifieduser]

[VIDEO: Eddie's feeling better about life now that Jruassic Park is over and he sits with mostly the same confidence as usual, if a bit less showy about it today.]

Does anyone know why there's been a sudden string of disappearances lately? Is that normal?

[Private to George]I want to talk to you about working in the lab. Eddie Russet already

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[needshumility]

More normal than I'd like.

[paaaaaaaaaaause]

I'd like to research that too. But there's... a lot.

[acertifieduser]

If you try to do too much at once, you won't get anything done, Eddie. I think we start with the things we already agreed on and move into more than that when there's time for it. Statistically, nothing says there has to be a pattern and we generally only try to find them as human beings, whose minds can handle information easier if it's in pattern--that's why we've developed all the heuristics we have--but science and nature itself tends to work in designs and there's no reason why this shouldn't have some kind of structure or symmetry that we can begin to unravel.

[Private]
George gave the go ahead for lab time. When is good for you?

[needshumility]

I know, but it's why I wish some other people would want to do things.

[Private]

Any time, really. I'll tell you it's not convenient. After lunch, for a few hours, if you want?

[acertifieduser]

Ask around. You can't be the only good warden around here.

[Private]

That would be great. Thanks.

Private - spelling is awful in the morning...

[thebestnose]

Do you know why his morale is terrible after that? Because it's a stupid idea.

I told you that it was. And I told you to make sure he wouldn't get hurt because of it.

I'll think about it.

Private.

[acertifieduser]

It's not a stupid idea. Okay, it might be, but it's a stupid idea that's important to him understanding a different time and culture, which is important to him understanding me. It's his job to help me graduate and one he takes very seriously and I don't want to deprive him of any opportunities to help me for his sake as much as for mine.

He won't be hurt if I can get him someone better. It's one date, no commitments. Really think about it, Jane. Regardless of what you think of me, I'm pretty sure you like George enough not to want to see him heartbroken. You told me to stop him from getting hurt and now I'm asking the same thing from you.

Private.

[thebestnose]

Get someone better. Well, while I appreciate that sentiment, I think you've just made my decision for me. I want no part of this.

Go...find someone better.

Private.

[acertifieduser]

I didn't mean it like that. I meant 'better' as in someone who will actually show up.

Come on, Jane. I can't help it that I always say the wrong thing around you, but most of the time it's not the way I meant it.

[scarlet_discord]

If George would be interested in a date with me, sure. Is he OK?

And how are you doing? You gave me a hell of a lot to think about, in the awesome sort of way.

Private. Above comment was private, yes?

[acertifieduser]

Yeah, he's fine. I'm just trying to set him up on a couple dates. I think it would be good for him to meet different people, no strings attached. Would you be interested in that?

I'm good. I'm trying to keep busy with everything and it's going better than I initially expected. What about you? What's been keeping you occupied aside from thinking about everything we talked about? That's absolutely flattering, of course, but there has to be more than that.

Urk--yes! Derp.

[scarlet_discord]

I would. I think I might have to ask Tony for a date outfit that he'll be comfortable with, but I am cool with it. You really did bag a nice one.

Well, Tony and I, and Franklin and Luke, all teamed up to help each other survive the last port. It was amazing. I barely got bruised and we were attacked by raptors. I loves teamwork.

I also have an idea for something to lighten the mood around here.

Private.

[acertifieduser]

I know; George is a great guy. I appreciate you looking into something he might be able to actually look at you in -- that's a backwards compliment, if you think about it -- and I'm laying down a rule of no sex, if it's relevant. The guy doesn't need to be traumatized or caught up in someone that couldn't care less.

Do they have powers like you do or are they just strong men?

You should tell me about that.

[doctor_j_crane]

It's fairly normal. It's just part of barge life.

[acertifieduser]

I'm used to losing touch with people, but it's weird here when you know you'll never see them again.

[doctor_j_crane]

I wouldn't be so sure of that. Sometimes people appear to disappear for good, only to make abrupt reappearances.

[acertifieduser]

Good to know. How many would you say have left and come back before?

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[mrs_persson]

Of course.

Private

[acertifieduser]

I want him to meet some different people and so I'm looking to set him up on a couple dates, no strings attached. You get together, you do something nice, you don't have sex, and then you part ways and talk about what a nice time you had. Would you be interested in that?

Private

[mrs_persson]

It sounds simple enough. I'd be glad to help. And I won't cause him any trouble, not to worry.

Private

[acertifieduser]

Thanks. I'm trusting you to contact him about it at your own pace and arrange something. Does that work for you?