Science unlocks the truth...

[tellmehowthisfeels]

Who: Moira and YOU
Broadcast: Yes
Action: Planetside and Iskaulit
When: Throughout the month of July

Broadcast

[Ever the scientist, Moira has felt the need to be on top of things here. That means that when she finds out there could be some unusual qualities to the mist, she decides it's time to take matters into her own hands. However, equipment is pathetic at best here and she is aware that she, unfortunately, will require assistance in this matter. And so, it is time to make a call.]

It has come to my attention that the mist of this system has some rather unusual qualities to it. I believe it would be to our benefit to study it. By finding the components in the samples we could potentially make advances to our medicines in the future.

[Now the less than desirable part.]

Presently the Heron is not equipped with a proper research lab. If there is a ship that is, that would be preferable. It would also be wise for several with the Lab Support augment to work as one to uncover the secrets behind this mist.

[A pause and then.]

I will fetch the samples myself. If you are willing to take the risk then you may join. I will be within reach should you have a desire to lend your...skills.

[She ends the transmission there. There's work to do.]


Planetside - Mists

[Whether someone has joined her or not, Moira has obtained a mask so she can make her way into the mists. With her is a pack with supplies to gather some samples of this mist. It's unfortunate that she has to use something so prehistoric as far as science goes but she intends to make it work. There isn't going to be a lot of progress without these samples, after all. That much is for certain.

So here she is, focusing entirely on the mist itself. Yes she's heard something about there being something for her to find in the mists but she hasn't ever been the sentimental sort. Rather her mind is intrigued by what properties this mist could hold. What mysteries they might unlock by finding out what chemicals exist within it.

Have you joined her in this? Or stumbled upon her? She certainly stands out with that height of hers.]


Iskaulit

[Now, she is here to meet with this other scientist. Flug is his name. The odd sort who somehow seems to feel that wearing a paper bag over his head is somehow a necessity. However, she's willing to overlook that in favor of picking his mind and getting him to work with her. These augments are proving to be inconvenient at times, not providing her with the knowledge she requires to do everything she needs to despite the fact that her Biotic Grasp was her own creation.

Still, she feels the need to explore it. There is plenty interesting here to supply the arts, something that pleases her. As much of a scientist as she is, she has a great appreciation for them and the beauty that they fill the world with. There is something wonderful about them and to see they have places to be taken care of here means they aren't likely to die anytime soon.

In the end, she's most likely to be found wandering the museum or the various studios. Just to look really. They're a pleasant way to pass the time.]



[ooc: A note about the mist samples/study! The mods have said we can do some neat stuff if we have some lab support people work together! It'll take a lot of time to break it all do and make something with the samples but it could be good for future systems and the like! Just food for thought if you'd like your lab people to get involved in something different!]

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[tellmehowthisfeels]

[Were she with her own equipment this would be simple. As it is she's working with technology that is almost ancient really. But she keeps those opinions to herself as she answers the question provided.]

We will first need to break it down. This will show us the side effects that it causes and we can also learn what components make it. From there we can begin running tests to see what can be done with it. Much like a poison can be used to make an antidote.

[A pity she has a feeling that most won't be willing to be subjects for these tests.]

Given time we should be produce promising results.

[dothelokimotion]

None of the equipment here is good enough to deal with oxidants.

[ It would have been easy with a Soul Forge. But a lot of Asgard's technology perished with them. Loki's educated enough to know how they work, but not enough to build it from scratch. ]

[tellmehowthisfeels]

It is a mist which means we can bring it to a liquid form. This allows for easier study. Even without the equipment I am used to, I can improvise well enough with other pairs of hands to assist me in this matter.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Distillation. Primitive but Loki supposes it will do. ]

I have a lab augment.

[tellmehowthisfeels]

That is a start. We will still require a research lab in the end. None of the technology in the labs we are given will be able to aid us enough.

[Her face shows how she feels about that. Spoilers: She HATES it.]

Does your ship have an upgraded lab for research?

[dothelokimotion]

No. It is unfortunately basic.

[tellmehowthisfeels]

I see. Then we will need to locate one. Until then I can gather samples to be used.

[She really is forever annoyed that this fleet likes to hold back progress that could be achieved.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Seriously. It's the worst. ]

People here tend to prize comfort over knowledge.

[tellmehowthisfeels]

[Does she sneer at that? Yes. Yes she does.]

The knowledge we could obtain in favor of comfort is endless. Comfort is temporary and easily replaced at best. Welcome though it is for many, it doesn't further the progress we could be making.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki shrugs. ]

And yet.

[tellmehowthisfeels]

I will work with what I have for the time being. Not all are ready for the secrets science can show us but that has never stopped me.

[dothelokimotion]

And what secrets would those be?

[tellmehowthisfeels]

If we had the answers to that, what would there be left to discover? It is the unknown that others fear. As well as the cost of what it takes to get there.

[dothelokimotion]

True, but it sounded as though you were looking for something in particular. Something you expect science to yield.

[tellmehowthisfeels]

I see no reason to limit myself to one answer.

[dothelokimotion]

[ That's not a no. Loki files it away. ]

Of course not. Who would?

[tellmehowthisfeels]

You would be surprised if that is your question.

[dothelokimotion]

Very little surprises me.

[tellmehowthisfeels]

Something we have in common then.

[Not a trait she usually finds in others but she does approve.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki shrugs. ]

I am long-lived and thus, have a large number of experiences.

[tellmehowthisfeels]

[Long-lived with that face? That does imply some unique genetics that she knows she would want to study. The curiosity is there in her eyes as she studies the image on the screen.]

You must have interesting conversations with Death.

[dothelokimotion]

Of course.

[ Loki is fond of Death, whom he's met here. And he would be foolish to fear it. ]

Dying is something I excel at.

[tellmehowthisfeels]

One must wonder if he enjoys your company given how you make his job so difficult.

[And does make her that much more curious about his genetics...]

[dothelokimotion]

He didn't seem to mind.

[ Loki's genetics are a mystery, even to himself. An odd fusion between Frost Giant and something else that grants him the edge to godhood. A shapeshifter who can take on other characteristics. ]

[tellmehowthisfeels]

[You have no idea how badly she wants to study samples of you, Loki. NO IDEA.]

Oh? Now that does come as a surprise.