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[The user behind this message currently has no interest in flashing his face across the screens of an unfamiliar communications system. After a life hiding in the shadows, it's not a pleasant concept... and right now, he barely knows whose the face in question is.
Still, in his current situation: he knows that he's going to have to reach out, hard as it might be.
So - Even's first message to the COMP network as a whole comes as a text post only.]

Good afternoon.

If anyone out there is in the situation of having been brought here unexpectedly - and given the efficiency by which I have been, I suspect this is not an uncommon occurrence - I would like to speak with you.

Is there anything I should know about life in this city at present? What are the rights and responsibilities of residents? Have you had difficulty adapting to life here? Any advice would be welcomed.
While this is less of a priority, is anyone familiar enough with the city's history as to be able to tell me how it came to be in its current condition? This is more personal curiosity, I'll admit.

Thank you for your time and cooperation.

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Would you be Fumi, then? Regardless, a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

My reputation precedes me, I see. Who pointed you in my direction, if you wouldn't mind my asking?

Unfortunately, the young person in question failed to give their identity, and if there is a way to determine a person's name from this system I am yet to discover it. They claim to be a friend of yours, however.

Kotoha, probably. She's the only one I can think of who would describe herself that way.

Kotoha. I'll remember the name for future reference - she was very helpful, if rather prone to hyperbole.

Very well, then. What employment opportunities exist at your facility? What research do you undertake? I would rather not spend my time here idling, and if I can be of assistance to an ongoing study, I would be foolish to not offer what I can.

The facility is still undergoing repairs from a recent widespread demon attack on the city, so we're still sorting through all of the research left behind by the previous team in charge. If you'd care to assist with that, it should make things go that much faster. I'm sure I'm as eager as you are to get back to doing some real science.

I'd be glad to see just what research we've been left with, and even more so to start a real project once more. Should I schedule a time to come?

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In an hour, then?

[She's spending most of her time at the MAGI building lately anyway.]

((OOC: One note, though - I'm still waiting to hear back from one of the other mods about just what sort of research Fumi and the others found in there, so until I know for sure all of her answers about it will be deliberately vague and cagey so I don't have to walk anything she said back later. We can keep threading, but I just wanted you to know.))

Very well. In an hour.

((OOC: Handwaving the details is fine by me. :) ))

I'll be waiting in front of the building.

[Being as unfamiliar with the territory as he is, Even's going to be erring on the side of caution as he heads on over - he'll be there early, then, a figure in slightly old-fashioned clothing with his labcoat in a bag.

On seeing her and realising she's the person he's to meet, he'll give a nod.]

Fumi, I presume. I'm Even.

A pleasure.

[Fumi smirks a little, offering a hand for a shake.]

Likewise.

[And that handshake'll be gratefully returned.]

Shall we go, then? I'm sure neither of us wants to waste time.

[Still smiling. Fumi likes the cut of your jib, Even.]

Of course. Step around the rubble, they're still clearing it out.

[And Fumi will take him inside, showing him around various research facilities. The equipment is pretty high-tech, but a lot of it is currently being repaired.]

[Someone likes him? That's not an everyday occurrence, that's for sure...

He's seen worse, but the state of the place is still a little disconcerting. Oh, well: he's not in a position to be picky. It's interesting enough as it is. He's mentally comparing what he's seeing to the sorts of things that he's worked with at home...]

Fascinating.

It is, isn't it? It's a researcher's dream.

It certainly seems that way. A facility like this... I can't see how the archives could be anything other than just as impressive.

[He hopes so, anyway.]

The security around here is impressive even considering the state of the building. Most of the really interesting stuff is still heavily locked down.

Understandable, but still a pity. What progress have you made on unlocking it?

Frustratingly little, but then again I've only had access for a very short time. The security system is a high-tech fusion of computerized locks and magical seals. I'm rather well-versed in both, fortunately, but it's still going to take time.

[A nod-]

I can imagine. Still, it'll be worth it, I'm sure.

So... are you intrigued, then? Perhaps you'd like a job? I'm more or less in charge of personnel for the Research Department at this point.

Very much intrigued. Would you require any specific details on my personal areas of expertise, or is this an open offer?

Well, I suppose I should at least hear about your resume before I go extending any official offers. Due diligence and all.

[How to put this in terms that aren't going to ... be problematic, given his history?]

Briefly, then... While I initially studied as a biologist, and worked as such in an academic setting for a number of years, in later years I joined a group led by a prominent scientist and ruler in my world. Our area of study was the nature and behaviour of the human heart and soul, and we gathered a remarkable set of data - it's somewhat of a shame I can't access it here, as it would seem to relate to some of what I've seen and heard. My latest projects have dealt with cloning and the synthesis of a replica of the heart.

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