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Published: 2011-04-01 00:13:13 +0000 UTC; Views: 1737; Favourites: 19; Downloads: 0
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At the university research facility, Greg walks down a quiet hall. Being Saturday, it is quieter than usual in this area. His steps are swift and his breath is rushed. He approaches the Department of research and digs in his pocket for a key.Voice: Dr. Krabbler?
Greg turns. A very attractive red haired woman, in a black suit, stands behind him, her cheeks are deeply dimpled. In her hand is a metallic briefcase.
Greg: Yes..?
Jasmine: I'm Agent Jasmine O'Brien I represent Global Order and Logistics Department. I'm sure you're expecting me.
Greg: Of course. Uh, come in.
The lights to the lab come on as the two enter. Greg opens a security door and they walk into the lab area. Jasmine looks about the room.
Greg: So, how did you guys come to find out about my humble little project?
Jasmine: Oh, we have our ways. Is this the machine?
Greg: Yep, that's my baby.
Jasmine places the briefcase on a desk opens it and removes a handheld scanning device from it.
Jasmine: I'll need to scan the connections to the machine for leaks.
Greg: Sure. I've made certain of it's safety...
Jasmine: (smiles) I'm sure you have.
After several minutes of scanning...
Jasmine: (Examining it) Impressive... About how much power does this put out?
Greg: Enough in one minute to run a city for an hour.
Jasmine stops scanning and looks up at him, surprised.
Greg: (leans on the side of the generator) ...Well, on max, that is. I've never set it that high.
Jasmine: This thing is a hazard. I don't know why it is the agency hasn't heard of this before. This information will have to go on the report.
Greg: Well, I've only recently discovered this potential myself.
Jasmine: How often do you activate it?
Greg: Once a week, maybe.
Jasmine: Maybe?... (looks at him sternly) Do you keep a log- Of course you do. I need to see it.
Greg: Oh, of course.
As Greg goes for the log, Amanda walks in. Jasmine turns towards her.
Jasmine: Good afternoon. You must be Dr. Amanda Bryce (looks at her notes)... lab technician and research assistant.
Amanda: ...Right. You're...?
Greg: (stumbles back) Agent Jasmine O'Brien, G.O.L.D. She's here about my work. (smiles)
Amanda: Oh.
Jasmine looks through the research log.
Greg: I told you my work would get recognized. Soon, I'll be out of this place and making my way to the top. Krabbler enterprises, Krab Co....
Jasmine: I'm sorry...
Greg: (turns) Hmmm...?
Jasmine: At which point did your machine begin putting out this enormous power? I can't seem to find where you...
Greg: Well, you see... I-I stumbled upon this breakthrough while upgrading...
Amanda looks nervous.
Jasmine: Upgrading... What?
Greg: Well, I don't want to get too technical with you... Let's just say...
Jasmine: (nods) Was it the Reaction matrix? The molecular resonator chamber...
Greg is dumbstruck. Amanda folds her arms. Her lips quiver...
Greg: Well... I...
Jasmine raises an eyebrow.
Greg: ...I... Uh...
Voice: It's o.k. Greg...
The three of them turn. Damien walks into the lab.
Damien: You can go ahead and tell her... You adjusted the vibrations on the relay... right?
Greg thinks for a moment.
Greg: OH YEAH! The... relay, of course! (smiles nervously)
Jasmine turns completely to Damien. He casually walks towards her with his hands in his pocket. She is silent at first, then she smiles.
Jasmine: Dr. Damien Dragen.
Damien: That's what they call me, agent...?
Jasmine: O'Brien... Jasmine.
Damien: Nice name, Agent O'Brien.
Damien strolls past her. She keeps her eyes locks on him the whole time. Amanda exhales. Damien stands ear-to-ear with Greg.
Greg: (to Damien, quietly) You have some explaining to do.
Damien: (quietly) Just go with it for now.
Jasmine: ... and you're working on...
Amanda looks nervous
Jasmine: ...plant cellular research?
Damien: Trying to create a breed of crop that grows in any environment.
Amanda stares at him.
Jasmine: Sounds... Boring.
Damien: It is. Pays the bills.
Jasmine: For now. Any headway?
Damien: Not yet. I use Greg's machine in my research to simulate certain... harsh environments.
Jasmine: (interested) Any of your tests involve animals?
Damien: Not allowed in our regulation. Animal testing on the reactor is forbidden.
Jasmine: Hmmm....
Amanda eyes them both. Jasmine reviews the rest of the log.
Jasmine: So... It's as we thought. You are brilliant, Dr. Krabbler. (runs finger through log and smirks) I have no reason not to report you as a hazard.
Greg, frowns. He turns back towards Damien who is surprised.
Jasmine: That means, you're dangerous. That means, you certainly can't be kept here...
Greg: Ms. O'Brien...
Jasmine lifts her hand to silence him. Amanda rushes over to Damien.
Amanda: (quietly) Damien, you converted Greg's machine! Just tell her it was an accident, or something! Greg is innocent!
Damien: If I reveal what I've been working on... That I can create super-powered beings... To an agent of the division that controls the greatest force of Supers in the world... Amanda, I...
Greg: YES!!!!!
Jasmine: I thought you like that, Dr. Krabbler.
Damien and Amanda turn.
Jasmine: We'll have all your stuff moved out of here by Monday...
Greg rushes up to Damien.
Greg: It's been nice knowing you, my good man! I'm moving up!
Amanda: What?
Greg: the agency wants to recruit me for their research and logistics division!
Damien: Great!
Greg: Damien, I need to know what you did to my machine.
Damien: I have it all logged down. I'll pass it to you.
Greg clicks his heels as he walks away. Damien laughs.
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ZOMG I love your stories and characters....your characters have so much figure and fullness. So much suspense in your stories!!! XD
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"Figure"... "fullness?" Really?
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Yes, really. Wait...was that a sarcatic really?
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Lol just making sure. Can't wait to see some new pieces on here. Keep up the beautiful work, and I hope to see you name in lights someday!
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You still haven't indulged my artistic ego with an elaboration of your previous statement.
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What do you mean by "elaboration" what is it that i missed?
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The "figure and fullness" part is what I originally questioned. I wanted to hear more on that.
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Oh, the way you draw them. You give your women so much curve and shape (along with their eyes and lips), and how you pronounce your characters cheek bones. Also, how you give your characters personality by what they're wearing and their expressions, I like how you do that without just using what their dialouge.
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(smiles) Thank you, I like hearing others opions about my work good or bad. You rock!
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XD you're welcome! And thank you
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* nods * A woman have needs Damien... Especially with someone handsome like you !
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