text ; @Qubit (backdated prooooobably a week-ish?)

[superposition]

[ AND NOW IN THE RIGHT COMM... ]

Qubit here. Keeping this quick: I need a few volunteers to provide blood samples for testing purposes. These will need to come from both sick and healthy individuals, please. Contact me if you're interested. Thanks in advance.

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@KaballsDeep

[kaballin]

Going full mad scientist I see.

[superposition]

[ lol ""going"" ]

Don't be absurd. It's to better our understanding of the pathogen, nothing more.

[kaballin]

So when I see a bunch of evil clones running around in a few weeks that definitely won't be your fault?

--> private

[superposition]

Ha, ha. Very funny.

[ aaand, private. ]

Frankly, you've got some cheek, after that little stunt you pulled by the generators. Nice job putting everyone's lives in danger, by the way.

[kaballin]

Some lackey he is, ratting me out.

But sure blame me even though nothing happened and everything is fine. And here I thought you might want some of the shit we found.

[superposition]

No, you're right. Nothing did happen. But the blame would have fallen on your head, and only yours, if anything had.

[ Sure, Carlisle might have done the actual damage, but no one who's met him would believe it was his idea. ]

That said, it was a good find. Already coming in handy, in fact. It's got me wondering what other gems might be hiding right beneath our noses.

[kaballin]

Sure. But it didn't so who cares?

That little shit. What'd he give you?

[superposition]

Does it matter? It was his share, he can do what he likes with it.

[ ... Hm. He was trying to subtly imply some things, but maybe he should spell it out a little. ]

You misunderstand my intent, Kabal. I'm not just here to scold you. Quite the opposite; I want to make you a proposal.

Cut me in. With my expertise, you won't run the risk of blowing up the station or setting loose some deadly xenoparasite. I'll even let you take most of the credit, and should something go wrong, I'll go to bat for you.

I don't ask much in return - just an equal share of the loot, first refusal on pieces of scientific interest, and to be included in all such attempts in future. What do you think?

[kaballin]

Worst lackey ever.

I'm already splitting this 70/30, cutting a third person in doesn't seem real beneficial to me now does it?

You just wanna get all the sciency shit first. How's that gonna be worth my while here? You're not selling it.

[superposition]

"Worth your while"? And here I thought I was being generous.

Kabal, you're lucky I'm offering you anything at all. Frankly, I'm not sold on what value you bring to the operation. As I recall, all you did last time was stand around bullying the poor fellow who did all the actual work.

[kaballin]

I knew where the good shit was to begin with. And I was there to protect my little lackey should that room have been filled with guards. I'm bringing a lot, it's YOU that don't have a purpose here.

Just cuz you want first dibs on tech doesn't mean you get it. What are the rest of this little crime syndicate getting for letting you join?

[superposition]

[ Hmph. So Kabal actually knew where to look? He wasn't just guessing and going in blind? Press X to doubt, but okay. He does have some value as muscle - that's never been Qubit's strong point, and Carlisle is literally skin and bones - but he's hardly the only guy in Anchor who fits that description.

Still, it's only fair that Qubit lay out some of his qualifications as well. Even if he does take issue with the terminology. ]

Please. We're treasure hunters. [ Can't have organized crime if you don't got laws! ]

First: you'll be getting my knowledge and expertise, which is more than enough in itself. I can find us solutions that don't risk killing everyone in Anchor, for a start. And I can identify our findings, so you'll be pawning actual goods as opposed to mystery boxes.

Second: I'm technokinetic, which means I can quite literally shape machines to my will. I'm sure I needn't spell out how that will be useful. Play your cards right, and there could even be some custom gadgetry in it for you.

Third: I have access to the security systems.

[kaballin]

[Okay, being Indiana Jones is kind of alluring, he can get into that. ]

See? Now you're making a compelling case. You need to lead with the: access to security system thing. That's important. I like keeping my blood inside my body for the most part, and that's a good way to make sure it stays there.

So what's the deal here, we let you into our little treasure hunting tomb raider party and you help identify the goods? I'm seeing the appeal.

[And Carlisle is a lackey so he doesn't get a say.]