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[pointofserenity]

[The first thing Charles had done when he had woken up in a strange place was to gather information. That was a simple enough task when he had noticed he wasn't the only person around even if he couldn't see anyone. The second was to examine the new additions to his pocket

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[redcladidealist]

[Okay, he probably knows he's asking for it - the word "professor" is a pretty big red flag - but still...]

What's genetics?

[It's an honest question. If the word ever came up during Professor Raine's lectures, he hadn't been paying attention. Not that that's a very rare thing. No matter how brilliant his half-elf teacher might be, her lectures are consistently boring, making it far too easy to fall asleep in her classes.]

Oh, right. I'm Lloyd Irving. If you already know, then someone's probably already said this, but welcome to Somarium!

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[He's a little bit surprised that Lloyd has no idea what it is, but he's friendly and helpful enough to overlook it.]

Well it's the study of genes, why everyone in a family look similar, but they don't look similar to other people. Things like that.

Pleased to make your acquaintance. [Charles' isn't going to mention how he got his information so he just smiles.] No harm in it though. It's nice to know the people are so welcoming.

[redcladidealist]

[Lloyd frowns as he puzzles that over. Unfortunately, even after a second examination, the answer still doesn't make sense.]

I know what jeans are, but what do they have to do with why people look like their families? And what about families that don't have any jeans? Can't they still look alike?

[Again the questions are genuine. He hears the word "genes" and all he can think of is clothes. Sorry, Xavier. Science isn't his strong suit.

He smiles back, though.]

I think a lot of us are welcoming because we got here the same way. When you're lost in someplace you didn't mean to come, it's nice to know there are other people in the same boat as you.

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[What?]

I get the feeling we're not longer talking about the same thing. You're not referring to the trousers are you?

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[soloriens]

Charles.. Xavier. [The young woman who appears on video in response is slowly testing out the name, there's a puzzling look on her face that never seems to leave. Atop her white hair are two canine like ears, pressing back momentarily till perking forward again.] A professor of genetics? So.. you're a teacher?

[There are some terms she's come to learn due to an event a while back. A smile finally shows at the next statement.] The Dreamberry will take a while to get use to, but it is very handy. It's the communication connection with everyone in Somarium, which is where you are right now.

It's nice to meet you by the way, I'm Amaterasu.

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[pointofserenity]

[Her ears have definitely piqued his interest. Charles really would love to know the genetics involved in that.]

I would... if I had any students. I'm afraid I never quite got to the teaching position.

[The camera swings around a bit as he examines it again, before straightening.]

I would imagine so. Long distance communication with such a small device. [He carefully tries to pronounce her name correctly.] Amaterasu, forgive me for being so forward, but may I ask about your... [He gestures vaguely to the top of his head.]

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[soloriens]

Oh, I see! And genetics are..? [Unfortunately some terms still don't exactly come to mind of understanding, she's still her same ole self.]

Yes. With everyone in Somarium. [There's a small smile, fangs poking out before she cants her head puzzlingly.

Her..? A hand raises, lightly touching her ears before understanding.] Oh! My ears? That's because I'm originally a wolf, not human. I've just adapted to using this appearance from time to time since it makes it easier to talk with others.

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[pointofserenity]

Think of it as the study why people who are related to each other look similar.

[This place is like his scientific wet dream. THIS BEAUTIFUL MUTATION. Not to mention the evolutionary processes behind a wolf gaining sentience.]

That is amazing! That's a very groovy ability you've got there.

[scientize]

[Naomi is generally prone to ignoring the usual train of dull introductory broadcasts inquiring to current locations or pathetic pleas to immediately be returned home. But there was one little thing different between the rest and this particular video.The beautiful woman is quick to both answer and smile, her geniune curiosity reflected in her shining, warm expression.]

A professor of genetics? It's a pleasure to meet you then. I'm Doctor Naomi Hunter. [Take that, Javert.] My degree was also in genetics.

What's your specific area of study?

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[Charles perks up at that mention. It's been too long since he's talked to someone who would understand his waxing poetic about the subject. And well, he can't deny that she is very easy on the eyes. Although he's sure that his mutation pick-up lines won't work here.]

Oh, that's great to hear, Dr. Hunter! My area of interest is evolutionary and population genetics, particularly the mutations involved.

What about yours?

/SOB I AM SO SORRY FOR BEING LATE ;O;

[scientize]

[Hey, she may like those pick-up lines a lot more than you think she would. It certainly would be amusing at least.]

Mutations? How interesting. [And while most people would likely say that phrase in a sarcastic and very uninterested way, Naomi is all honesty. Genetics is her one passion in life and it shows in the way her eyes light up while he speaks.] My doctorate was in nanotechnology-based gene therapy, so our specialties are more than just a little different.

What got you into that line of work, Professor?

It's no problem!

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[Except for the part where she is married. 8|]

[Nanotechnology came after his time so he breaks the word down mentally to figure out what it might mean.] It's fascinating to consider the advances our field has made over the years.

I've always been interested about what was responsible for the way we looked, why certain traits ran in families, things like that. What about you, doctor?

[madcuriosity]

How do you do, Professor? [Alice offers a small curtsy] Welsome to Somarium! You're much calmer than most who com here! How splendid! [She smiles brightly.] my name is Alice! Alice Liddell, it's lovely to meet you!

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[He does a double take at the name, but brushes it off as a coincidence.]

I admit I did a bit of research before introducing myself, rather than asking for answers on here first.

It is a pleasure to meet you Alice. [He does a little bow too, following her curtsy.]

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[madcuriosity]

Oh how splendidly clever! I suppose it's to be expected of a professor! Are you from England? You said you were from America but you have an English accent! I'm from Oxford myself! And what a lovely time to be from! It's almost an entire century after me! But time is such a curious thing! I've not ever met Time, but I'm told he's very kind to his friends! Oh wouldn't that be lovely to be friends with Time! Think of everything you could do! Why, if you wanted to take a nap in the middle of the day but not miss anything you could ask Time to stop! If only for an hour or so! And while you slept the entire world would never know anything had happened at all!

Oh! I suppose Somarium is very much like that! Years and years can pass here but barely any time will have passed at home! Why, if I go back to Oxford I'll be seven and a half again! Oh! I do wonder if it shall be winter there too! I do hope I remember everything! I would love to tell about all the people I've met and the things I've learnt!

I've learnt so

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[madcuriosity]

[She pauses... blinks and then blushes deeply realizing she's done it again. She's gone on a tangent again...]

U-Um t-tha-that is... I-I [She's flustered, realizing how she probably just bored the professor.]

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[keptdown]

[ lmfao what even- ] You're taking this a lot better than most would. But, don't worry; the Dreamberry does take time to get used to, regardless of what time you're from.

[ then again, that may just... be Suzaku's problem, but HEY.

might as well: ] I'm Suzaku Kururugi, an... [ hm. ] ex-knight of the Britannian Empire. [ because he's the knight of no one. ] It's nice to meet you.

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I hope so. It does look like a lot of communication is done over these.

[He tilts his head.]

Do you mean the British Empire? [Charles thinks that he doesn't look British and in the glory days of the Empire he didn't think they allowed foreigners to become a knight even if Suzaku is no longer one.]

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[keptdown]

Basically. If you're not meeting with someone in person, people use the Dreamberry to call someone- or address everyone, like you did.

[ ... staring. ] No, I mean the Britannian Empire... the Holy Britannian Empire, ruled by Empress Nunnally. I'm... are they similar?

[ brb so confused. HE'S NEVER HEARD OF BRITISH ANYTHING, but that's... the norm around here, sadly. ]

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[Frowns in confusion.]

I haven't heard of that before. But then again, maybe it is something after my time?