notmarieanymore

This is Severus, we spoke at the jump. I believe I owe you an apology; I hadn't yet spoken to Charles at the time.

[ And holy crap had he given her the wrong impression of all that. Also someone tattled. ]

Severus. Hi. It's fine. He just happens to be a huge hypocrite. I should have figured he was like that when he was younger. Stupid me.

Ten years or one month ago, depending on the observed timeline, he was significantly more tolerable. [ Also, Severus's friend. He refuses to be hurt about it so instead he's pissed off while trying to feel nothing. Going gr8. ] It's a definite loss for the community here. Are you settling in all right?

he better get back to normal, or my timeline's gonna be real screwed.

Yeah, I am, thanks for asking. I've got a few friends and I'm thinking about looking into security.

Perhaps if we knew the catalyst for change. Good. [ He thinks. Maybe if he got on with anyone from his world ever he'd be able to empathize. ] I work in the xenobiology & genetics department, I think I mentioned. We have two other geneticists, fortunately, since one is currently unfit to do anything.

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maybe.

Is this your way of asking me to show up so y'all can run experiments on my DNA? Because I really don't like being a lab rat.

No. I'm a wizard, we do not engage in those practices, and DNA has no bearing on my people that way. But I did want to let you know in the event it mattered to you, given what Charles's academic focuses were.

zenobiology and genetics. I figured you would. No offense meant.

Maybe. I'm looking at my options. I'm pretty sure there's no way of helping me, not if Xavier refused

None taken. I'm the xenobiology half; I work with supernatural elements. Genuinely, I don't know. I do work with individuals who have difficult times dealing with the uncontrollable elements of their identities, but it's quite different. I wouldn't be opposed to looking into it, though, if you ever wanted to explore alternatives.

alternatives? Like what?

You frame it as a control problem. I teach magic users, which is all about instinct and control over powerful innate forces. There's a possibility of overlap of methodology, though obviously, we'd have to approach it uniquely.

[ But at least he's familiar with the mindset? who knows man ]

can't you whip up a potion that'll solve the problem?

I probably can make something that you could apply to your skin as a temporary barrier, but I can't imagine that'd be a comfortable or very effective option.

oh my word. Please. If you can, please.

[ Severus has to stop and look at that message for a moment. He can imagine how horrific her ability must be, in terms of isolation - even someone as unsocial as he is aware of just how damaging that is. But he really isn't kidding about something like that being a.) temporary b.) uncomfortable c.) ineffective.

On the other hand, working with her to make it would give him a chance to talk to her and investigate more about the power she wields. So. ]

Very well. I'll need to speak with you in person a few times to proceed, though, there's sure be some trial and error.

[She answers back almost immediately. The idea of downsides right now haven't even occured to her, despite what Severus has warned. Or the fact that she won't be able to take it back with her, either. But anything that would allow her some form of physical contact with someone without killing them. She'd give anything for it.]

Of course. I understand. I'll do anything you need to help.

Then I'll be in contact again soon.

great. Thank you. So much.

Jump any easier a second time around?

[ Normally Severus would just cold-open with 'come try this thing out', but people keep skipping decades and so he's going to approach with caution first. ]

[Guess who hasn't skipped a decade? This girl.]

Significantly. I threw a bathrobe and gloves next to my pod, which made it a whole lot easier with the whole no touching thing.

[ Aha, no announcement of having been absent. He may proceed. ]

I always thought they should keep the towels closer. I'd like you to try something I've made, if you're still interested.

You're telling me.

Really? I'd be more than happy to!

I'm at the end of the science labs on level 3, at your convenience.

I'll be there. Just make sure the Professor ain't anywhere near. I don't want to see him any time soon

Xavier was relieved of his position last month.

[ .. Because Severus fired him over his conduct. Which is why a wizard has ended up with the CXO designation instead of Professor X. ]

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action? or i'm gonna make a log post soonish