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[Now, he meant to have audio on, but his video snapped on as well, unbeknownst to him. This means, of course, that he's partially out of frame, leaning back into the somewhat dark room. His shirt is visible, but his arms and head are somewhat hard to see. Behind him, his bed can be seen, and a mirror on the wall is glowing from the screens he's

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[Sure, he has noticed the mirror, but if Sinclair doesn't seem worried, then he shouldn't be, either. Still, Gil looks a little unnerved. Okay, make that very unnerved.]

You have been working on plasmids?

[He tries to avert his eyes from that damned mirror, he really does, but he can't help but glance over at it occasionally.]

But I thought that ADAM was exclusive only to Rapture. Did you bring some here?

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[He can tell what Gil's looking at, and he sighs, holding up a hand for a moment.]

I know, Gil, I know. I'm not sure what it means, either. [Well, that's partially a lie, but hey! Gil doesn't need to know that.

Tiredly he goes on.]

I've got a few methods'a producin' ADAM. Slow goin's, unfortunately. That's why it's takin' so long.

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I see.

[No, he really doesn't, but he is willing to take Sinclair's word for it all. Besides, it's not like he has a choice.

At the mentioning of the plasmids, however, Gil seems to perk up.]

Ah. Would you mind telling me of said method? I am terribly curious, as I am in desperate need of something to do in this place.

[Not to mention to take his mind off all the things he has been told in just a few days.]

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[He seems to ponder it for a moment, then leans towards the camera.]

Now, normally I don't go on sharin' my trade secrets, but I found just knowin' about the sea slug that produces ADAM means someone can pull it out've the closet. Now, as the slug itself doesn't produce very much, it's got t'be fed. So I've found that givin' it some blood with traces'a ADAM already there, like the Sisters used t'do, means it yields a greater amount.

[He leans back, sighs.] 'Course, it takes a while.

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It sounds like an awful lot of work. Regardless, the production will hopefully be more efficient with more people to help you.

As for the blood, I am curious as to where you get it from. It doesn't seem like there is a lot of people from Rapture here, let alone someone spliced --

[He smiles, folding his hands in his lap.]

-- but then again, I suppose that has something to do with those mysterious closets as well.

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[Actually, no. He's using his own blood. But hey, Gil hasn't yet lived to see Sinclair become a splicer, so he can't rightly say that.]

I have my ways. [He smiles slightly.] And we do have a few around here that've spliced, but they're not involved.

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I understand that you may not feel inclined to hand out your methods, but we once worked together, Sinclair. There is no reason for any of us to mistrust one another.

[He tilts his head, flashing the businessman a brief smile.]

Either way, you mentioned some plasmids. What variation you are trying to produce?

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I don't mistrust you, Gil. [A half-smile. I've just seen you turn into a giant evil fetus and go insane, that's all.]

I'm tryin' t'produce a Plasmid that'll burn the ADAM out've someone's system. Permanently.

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[Oh, the possibilities of such a plasmid! Gil can barely contain his excitement. He has been longing for something new to work on, but will definitely steer clear of the whole experimenting on humans deal now. It's just not good for him.]

That sounds very useful indeed, but highly difficult to create.

I don't know what you have so far, but I would recommend that the plasmid performs the ADAM expulsion at a very slow rate, to prevent the body from going into shock.

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[He's highly amused by Gil's excitement, but he manages to just smile at the man.]

I agree. 'Course, it's not comin' along easily by any stretch'a the word. My first attempt brought about the ability t'turn into water. Not sure what became'a that kid but the original tests were all good.

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[It all sounded fantastic, right up until Sinclair mentioned experimenting on someone that, apparently, later went missing. After the accident with Eleanor, and having been told that he, in time, may become an unlucky test subject himself, Gil's work ethics have changed quite a bit.

And to be honest, he really doesn't like the tone of voice Sinclair uses when he speaks about the tests.]

This isn't Rapture, Sinclair. We have to be more careful who we test on, and what happens to them. This place is terribly unpredictable, too. I have a feeling that its inhabitants will not be any less dangerous.

[Who would have thought? Ol' Gilbert has gone soft in his old age.]

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I made sure that everyone involved was interested in it. Knowin' the risks and all. He was completely aware of what was happenin' and he took it all quite well. [Well, that's more than a little lie, but hey. He sounds convinced.]