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Hermann Gottlieb ([personal profile] mathemagier) wrote in [community profile] maskormenacelogs2015-08-14 12:41 am

[OPEN]

WHO: Hermann, Newton, and hugely OPEN
WHERE: De Chima
WHEN: August 13th- early afternoon of the 15th
WHAT: Science bros are palling around De Chima, visiting tech and research facilities for job opportunities. Also just general exploring.
WARNINGS: TBA
NOTES: Feel free to respond with prose if that's your preferred method! Also let us know if you'd rather tag with only one of them, as they'll likely both be tagging a given thread by default.
SUBTHREADS: AROUND TOWN (DAY) | AROUND TOWN (NIGHT) | STARRWARE | OSCORP



[It feels something like a vacation- this whole past week has really, now that they've settled in and had time to take in the world around them. They have a decent hotel room booked for a few nights, nice new outfits, and schedules that allow for both appointments and casual walks around town.

Hermann watches the news and finds himself grateful for every day the news passes without mention of monsters bursting out of the sea. He's not sure how long it will last, but for the first time in a long while, he has hope.]
driftsintobuffetline: (hey!!!)

Around Town (Night)

[personal profile] driftsintobuffetline 2015-08-14 07:47 am (UTC)(link)
[Newt was rather proud of himself that he had managed to haul Hermann out of their hotel room in De Chima for a night on the town before the Swear-In, despite the fact that neither of them, regardless of Newt's obviously outgoing exterior, could be considered partiers--too long holed-up together in a Shatterdome basement laboratory with the stress of saving the world and neither were conventionally social beings in the first place.]

[But Newt, for one, thought they deserved a drink or two and so here they were, two out-of-place nerds in their mid-thirties trying to look casual: Hermann in his overly stuffy sweater-tweed combo and Newt in jeans but jittering a knee with undue anxiousness, sitting at their table with their drinks of choice in the middle of a bar that was playing a sports game neither cared about, bickering about something only they cared about.]


Hey, it's a very professional suit---!
driftsintobuffetline: (can't have too many handtalk icons)

14th- Oscorp

[personal profile] driftsintobuffetline 2015-08-14 07:49 am (UTC)(link)
[Newt hadn't been on a job interview in years. If he was any less confident about his skill set, he might have worried about coming in ground-level with nothing behind him in this world to prove his own adequacy in the field--all of his publications, his research, his years of schooling and teaching, even his degrees, were not here--but he was confident (though nervous) and Oscorp looked promising, if a little too corporate (he wasn't crazy about the restrictions that came with working for such companies).]

[Chemical engineering wasn't his or Hermann's field, but it was promising none the less. Hermann's technology abilities and experience would be an asset anywhere they went, and though Newt wasn't crazy about promoting the idea, he thought his own history with Kaiju studies and his current powers could perhaps make them an asset.

[He smiled enthusiastically when they were introduced and held out his hand to shake, tattoos (to Hermann's undoubted relief) hidden beneath the sleeves of his suit.]


Call me "Newt."
dormition: (pause as I process the sun)

[personal profile] dormition 2015-08-14 08:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[Minato had offered to look after Koromaru for Ken while he had his piano lessons, so one afternoon he's leisurely strolling, hands in pockets, with an excitable white shiba inu jumping ahead of him. Like any shiba inu, he's small, not even knee height. He has his vest with its wings on, too, though it doesn't function as an Evoker here without the collar.

Seeing the two curious men poking about and smelling them as unmistakably imPorts, Koromaru bounds up to them and offers the tennis ball in his mouth for fetch, wagging his tail hopefully. Minato is a good twenty feet behind him but takes his time catching up.]
Edited 2015-08-14 20:49 (UTC)
thelimitdoesnotexist: (One of heaven's bored)

[personal profile] thelimitdoesnotexist 2015-08-14 09:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[It was a rarity for Mewtwo to appear in the middle of the day. But the pokemon appreciates the freedom his bald human disguise gives him. They can just assume he's human like no one else. He had more freedom in pursuing his fascination with the local not-pokemon.

Of all the animals, he liked birds the most. And he had his attention focused on was a piebald-patter black and white bird. Those were rarely seen in the city. The diguised human nearly had the chance to feed the bird when the approaching humans made it fly off.

Mewtwo shoots a disgruntled look in the human's direction. That was valuable a bird-watching moment.]
boobwindow: (nobody cares about magog)

[personal profile] boobwindow 2015-08-15 05:44 am (UTC)(link)
[ The receptionist will allow them to go ahead and spotting Hermann's cane, direct them to the elevator on the opposite end rather than the small staircase. Starrware is a small firm, but once upstairs both men will see the size of their firm hardly means there isn't anything to do. A couple of people walk fast with some files down the hall, carefully sidestepping around either Hermann or Newt to continue going wherever they're needed. A couple of others in white coats are heading into one of the small labs and then there's Karen at the end of the hall standing in front of her office talking to one of her employees.

When they realize they are not alone, both of them turn to face Newt and Hermann. Karen looks momentarily surprised, lifting her wrist to check the time on her watch. ]


Oh, is it two already? [ She looks to her employee. ] Tell them I'll give a call later. I don't know if I'll make it to my bank today.

[ Then she turns again to greet Newt and Hermann proper. ]

Dr. Hermann Gottlieb and [ who is the other guy again? ] associate, right? Sorry about that. Time's kind of escaping me today.
driftsintobuffetline: (hey!!!)

[personal profile] driftsintobuffetline 2015-08-15 06:20 am (UTC)(link)
[As soon as the A word leaves her mouth, Newt's own mouth opens in a silent OH--clearly the precursor to an OH NO YOU DIDN'T. The look he gives Hermann can best be approximated as the incredulous wide-eyed, insulted glare of a fiance who has just been introduced as 'that girl you were telling me about.' If that had actually been the case, Hermann would be sleeping on the couch. Fortunately for Dr. Gottlieb that isn't and there are two beds back at the hotel room, so Hermann only has to deal with the anger of an insulted Drift Partner channeling his frustration through their connection. Newt makes a strangled sound, half-laugh half-affront, in the back of his throat and any modicum of professionalism is lost in that instant.]

Associate?! Lady, I'm Dr. Newt Geizsler, his colleague of over five years. I have SIX degrees. More than Hermann. [He rounded on Hermann again, forgetting their audience.] Seriously, what the hell, man? Did you just forget to mention me, or is that how we're introducing me nowadays? Associate??!
driftsintobuffetline: (pointy-point accuse)

[personal profile] driftsintobuffetline 2015-08-15 06:32 am (UTC)(link)
[He doesn't calm down and listen. But Newt does puff up a little. Hermann may be taller, but Newt can make himself bigger, totally.]

Oh sure, you remember me now, but apparently couldn't be bothered when you were speaking to her about our appointment!
boobwindow: (take me to your leader)

[personal profile] boobwindow 2015-08-15 07:03 am (UTC)(link)
Ahem.

[ Karen is a fairly tall and built woman, so she isn't afraid to shove herself in between them, placing both hands on either of their shoulders to separate them the way a teacher breaks up an argument in a school yard. Her gaze is flat and unimpressed. ]

If you two want to continue this, you can happily do so outside this building.

[ She looks at Newt, pursing her lips. ]

Look, I probably forgot what he said. I'm not trying to devalue your work or skills.
andgoliath: (pic#8979528)

14th

[personal profile] andgoliath 2015-08-15 07:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[The two may have heard workers in town discussing a massive construction project taking place fifteen minutes' drive or so out of the city proper. Driving out past the suburbs, into a wooded, hilly region, they'll indeed find a sudden huge swath of clear-cut forest where concrete and steel buildings are being erected with fairly impressive rapidity.

Should they park in the makeshift lot and find a security guard, he might take them to a very tall, broad-shouldered man in a dark blazer and a hard hat, who's leaning over a table looking at blueprints. The man looks up and straightens at their approach.]
Can I help you gentlemen?
osreborn: (your pain is enjoyable to me.)

[personal profile] osreborn 2015-08-16 01:02 am (UTC)(link)
[ While Norman Osborn intellectually knows that appearances aren't everything and also may be deceiving, the two men before him leave much to be desired as far as first impressions go. Maybe they are smart, but they'll have to prove it before he's impressed.

That being said, Norman would prefer to have a stable of clever -- perhaps even genius -- imPorts working for him before he settles for hiring locally; imPorts have more intellectual variety. ImPorts have more capacity for that sort of brilliant work he prides himself on, so it's just good business. Clever benefits him, so long as it isn't clever in the wrong sorts of ways -- and that in particular, he thinks while looking at them, may well not be a concern.

Norman's smile is polite but not broad, marked by just the slightest crinkles at the corners of his mouth; his gaze slides from "Newt" to the other one, before he extends his own hand in return. His grip is tight, perhaps a bit excessively so.
]


Norman Osborn. But you can call me Mr. Osborn. [ Very generous of him. He gestures down a lengthy hallway. ] Won't you two follow me? We can continue this conversation in a conference room where we may all be more comfortable.
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[personal profile] andgoliath 2015-08-16 02:41 am (UTC)(link)
[Xanatos shakes it, his grip firm and unyielding. He may have actually been a football player once upon a time, not just looking the part.] Doctors. A pleasure you could take the time to come out here and look at our facility.

This is the humble beginnings of the multi-billion-dollar De Chima Research Center complex. Three square miles of the most state-of-the-art gizmos and equipment money can buy, financed by Xanatos Enterprises in conjunction with StarkTech and some other local institutions.

What's the primary area of your research?
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[personal profile] blahnik 2015-08-16 09:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Dr. Geiszler!

[ the call comes from the woman stepping out of a coffee shop. she stops as she comes face-to-face with, well, a familiar face. claire has a steaming cup in hand, her phone in the other. her lips stretch in a coral-painted smile.

she does not recognize the man with him, but she can guess from context. dr. gottlieb. she smiles politely at him too, before addressing newt again.
]

How are you? Here on business?
driftsintobuffetline: (call me newt!)

[personal profile] driftsintobuffetline 2015-08-17 06:25 am (UTC)(link)
[The dog really seems to like Hermann and Newt grins, watching for a moment, waiting his turn to let the dog sniff his hand and acquaint itself enough with him to allow for pettings. Once he's passed inspection, he kneels down beside the dog, petting behind his ears, around the vest, eagerly, letting himself be licked or tackled by the relatively small dog.]

Aww, Hermann's says no dog drool on his side of the park! Dude, come on. It's not like he's a Kaiju. Are you? You a big scary winged Kaiju? [Newt laughs and picks up the ball, preparing to toss it when he spots the owner approaching them. Thinking better of playing fetch without permission, he plays keepaway instead, earning himself a few more excited attempted dog-kisses.]
osreborn: (it's the perfect alibi.)

[personal profile] osreborn 2015-08-18 07:20 am (UTC)(link)
[ Norman nods his affirmation, watching Hermann briefly -- but attentively -- as he speaks. The impression he gets is: professional, which is good; interested, which is better; deferential, best of all. Norman can work with all these things, and well. ]

Oh, it's no trouble. Important as my work is, I work well ahead of schedule. As CEO I have to be flexible enough to make time for everything.

[ Then he stops, indicating the nearest available meeting room and opening the door for them. ]

Oscorp may have a focus in chemical distribution and research, but it's not a limited focus. We also work with technology, independent weapons contracts, and multi-field R&D. What would your specialties be?
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[personal profile] dormition 2015-08-22 10:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[Koromaru isn't the type to harass someone who's not interested-- and he's definitely smart enough to tell that Hermann isn't interested-- but he hardly has time to be disappointed before Newt is all over him, and he pants happily, licking at his hands to show he's scored a hit when he manages to during keep-away.

Of course, he's a monster-fighting dog, so he's remarkably agile and quick and probably lands a few more licks than might be expected. He growls playfully as he dances around.

Minato barely thinks of himself as his owner, to tell the truth; he doesn't even think of Ken as his owner, which is surely closer to the truth. He slides one hand out of his pocket and offers a wave in greeting. The difference between dog and teenage boy could not be greater: Koromaru is expressive and energetic, Minato lethargic and calm and seemingly half-asleep.]


Hi. Thanks for playing with Koromaru. I'm a little worn out today.
driftsintobuffetline: (call me newt!)

I'm sorry I'm so behind

[personal profile] driftsintobuffetline 2015-08-27 08:40 am (UTC)(link)
[ The new complex looks like it will be huge, almost a campus, so maybe a promising place for a research facility, whenever it is finished. Newt's never really been one for civil engineering, but he lets his gaze wander over the construction site and the noises almost remind him of the Shatterdome hangers.

He shakes the man's hand and feels kind of tiny.]


Pleasure to be here! And call me Newt.

As for my research, my focus lately has been silicon-based xenobiology--understanding what makes them tick and how to combat them. Herm--Doctor Gottlieb is a physicist and mathematician. He coded the initial Mark I Jaegers himself.

So what kind of research are you planning to focus on?
andgoliath: (pic#8979525)

[personal profile] andgoliath 2015-08-27 08:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well now. Silicon-based xenobiology? The way he talks about it, it doesn't sound theoretical... actual alien life, perhaps? To say nothing of 'Mark I Jaegers.' But all in good time.] Only if you feel free to call me David, Newt.

My interests lie in biochemistry and medical research as well as robotics and aerospace engineering-- I'm planning on a rather magnificent wind tunnel about three hundred feet behind me-- but this center is for all disciplines. I'm sure we can fit in something for the two of you.
andgoliath: (pic#8979528)

[personal profile] andgoliath 2015-08-29 04:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course. Between our sizable resources, the fairly advanced technology of this world and some useful powers, I'm anticipating a fairly rapid construction period. We should have the main center with its computer bank and several clean rooms online by the end of October. The more advanced equipment and facilities... they'll take a little while longer.