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maskormenacelogs2016-04-22 11:40 pm
mathemagier) wrote in maskormenacelogs2016-04-22 11:40 pm
Look how far you've come [OPEN]
WHO: Hermann & OPEN
WHERE: All cities
WHEN: Late April & Early May catch all
WHAT: Ring-shopping is srs bzns
WARNINGS: None for now!
A. Jewelry store, any city
[It turns out that shopping for engagement rings is not as simple as going to the nearest jewelry store and laying down the money for an objectively nice-looking ring. After his first 'just-looking' visit, it immediately became clear that much more research is required.
'Blue' is not sufficient criteria. While his first thought is of course sapphire, he's learned there are in fact a plethora of other gems and stones with varying degrees of blue coloring. But having now decided on a specific shade, it's suddenly difficult to find anything to match it.
Practicality is the second bit of criteria. The ring shouldn't catch or get in the way of Newton's work. It's also drastically reduced the number of options he has. Perhaps he'd have to look into getting a custom cut and setting? In any case, the hue is the most important aspect. Stones can be modified, but color is absolute.
So he schedules visits with a number of jewelry stores and browses a few other local shops, a color reference on hand and peering through display cases- or possibly harranguing the jeweler about quality, cut, size, or setting details.
Price quotes don't bother him until they start to near five digits. Not that Newton's not well worth it, but he's not going to settle for anything less than absolutely perfect if he's going to pay that much for it, and so far nothing has met those standards.]
Yes, that's wonderful, but what can you tell me about fluorescence?
B. Coffee shop, cafe, bar, etc- any city
[Armed with his laptop and possibly a jewelry magazine or two, Hermann's settled in to mooch wifi and research without Newton peering over his shoulder. It's difficult enough to keep secrets with the Drift active, but perhaps that will change soon.
For now however, it's enough to have some distance, and he alternates between work and jewelry research when he starts to think Newton might be paying closer attention to their mental link.]
C. Starktech Lab- De Chima
[The biotech lab is split into halves and occupied by both an engineer and biologist. Hermann and Newton always have a handful of projects to divide their time and attention between, and given their expanding scientific network, have offered standing invitations to a number of bright minds to visit whenever they have the time to spare.
It's also really the most reliable way to get a hold of both of them at once]
D. Anything- anywhere
[All potential CR welcome!]
WHERE: All cities
WHEN: Late April & Early May catch all
WHAT: Ring-shopping is srs bzns
WARNINGS: None for now!
A. Jewelry store, any city
[It turns out that shopping for engagement rings is not as simple as going to the nearest jewelry store and laying down the money for an objectively nice-looking ring. After his first 'just-looking' visit, it immediately became clear that much more research is required.
'Blue' is not sufficient criteria. While his first thought is of course sapphire, he's learned there are in fact a plethora of other gems and stones with varying degrees of blue coloring. But having now decided on a specific shade, it's suddenly difficult to find anything to match it.
Practicality is the second bit of criteria. The ring shouldn't catch or get in the way of Newton's work. It's also drastically reduced the number of options he has. Perhaps he'd have to look into getting a custom cut and setting? In any case, the hue is the most important aspect. Stones can be modified, but color is absolute.
So he schedules visits with a number of jewelry stores and browses a few other local shops, a color reference on hand and peering through display cases- or possibly harranguing the jeweler about quality, cut, size, or setting details.
Price quotes don't bother him until they start to near five digits. Not that Newton's not well worth it, but he's not going to settle for anything less than absolutely perfect if he's going to pay that much for it, and so far nothing has met those standards.]
Yes, that's wonderful, but what can you tell me about fluorescence?
B. Coffee shop, cafe, bar, etc- any city
[Armed with his laptop and possibly a jewelry magazine or two, Hermann's settled in to mooch wifi and research without Newton peering over his shoulder. It's difficult enough to keep secrets with the Drift active, but perhaps that will change soon.
For now however, it's enough to have some distance, and he alternates between work and jewelry research when he starts to think Newton might be paying closer attention to their mental link.]
C. Starktech Lab- De Chima
[The biotech lab is split into halves and occupied by both an engineer and biologist. Hermann and Newton always have a handful of projects to divide their time and attention between, and given their expanding scientific network, have offered standing invitations to a number of bright minds to visit whenever they have the time to spare.
It's also really the most reliable way to get a hold of both of them at once]
D. Anything- anywhere
[All potential CR welcome!]
( starktech )
oh. he.. really does look like miles, doesn't he? ]
Doctor Gottlieb?
[ mahanon himself stands little above five feet, slender, very clearly not quite human if the ears are any indication. still, he holds himself confidently, a small, cautiously-friendly smile on his mouth. ]
I apologize if I'm interrupting-- I'm Mahanon Lavellan. I contacted you a few days ago.
no subject
Oh yes, Mr. Lavellan. [He strides forward, then takes a moment to regard the man's appearance. And casts a somewhat apprehensive look at the other side of the lab, but hopefully Newton won't be back for a bit.]
I don't know how much Mr. Nai- er, Vorkosigan has told you about my work.. But suffice to say, it was my job to find a way to close the rift that had formed in my dimension. A bit unfortunate really, given I would have preferred to study it in much more depth, but then it was a very dire situation.
[And he's getting off track.]
At any rate, what is it you were interested in discussing in particular?
no subject
I'd.. actually like to hear more about your experience with the rift in your world. And Miles thought you might be interested in this.
[ he uncurls his left hand, offering it palm-up, and revealing what appears to be a glowing green scar in the center of it. ]
Back home, it's called the Anchor. I can use it to open and close rifts there, though I haven't used it here yet. [ he's had no reason to. ] .. It's something of a long story, but it's not-- That is, I don't know much about it, honestly.