Dec. 29th, 2019 at 8:47 PM
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Ralph Argent, also known as the Wraith. Twelve-A enchanter, led a smuggling ring of broad scope and numbers which operated throughout the Related Worlds, trading in weapons, restricted magical ingredients, andbutcheredless savory items. He was recently observed in company with the unfortunately named Zemo of whom I believe Dr. Simmons may have some knowledge. They appear to be working directly at the behest of our friends on Titan.I dearly hopeIt may simply a case of mistaken identity, but it does make sense for those with an interest in profiting off the Related Worlds to engage someone who has made a living doing just that. He ought to have been in prison without his magic, but timelines are fickle things. Certainly a man with such a fate awaiting him at home might be amenable to an offer such as a powerful corporation could make.
Some threads shouldn't be pulled.
[...]Bollocks.I can't even come up with an implausible excuse at the moment. I shall be off planet for a week or two.
What did you do?
I shouldYou ought to
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May I ask a rather foolish indulgence?
For those who haven't already received the report, our guest, brought back by Rey and Jacen's team, is Commander Saoirse Shepard. She reports having come by way of Atlantis. I can confirm having seen her there, but I am further verifying that with others known to have memories of the island. This is to vouch for Commander Shepard as a source.
Shepard reports a portion of her captivity alongside Bobbi Morse before they were separated. She also reports recognizing other faces. We might be looking at a doppelganger from this world, or they might be recruiting refugees. We know that this has happened in the past with BNU. We know that BNU had recovered pods. Omegasys had our people. The relationship between the two corporations bordered on incestuous before the war on Mars. They also appear to have an interest in enhanced individuals, as shown by their choice of captives.
I recommend a follow up investigation upon further vetting.
We don't often pry between ourselves, but we have an unusual situation. For the sake of verifying that the Atlantis each of us remembers is the same Atlantis, we'd like those willing to come in for an interview to compare notes.
I'm afraid I am a little late for this, but we still have a week to go. For those of you who weren't here for previous yearsor don't remember, it's become a tradition for our family to hold our own little Thanksgiving dinner with our family and friends here (all of you). We, like many of you, aren't American, but expressing our gratitude for being here and safe and together needn't be confined to national or world boundaries. I hope very much to see you there.
Has Su said if she'll be able to make it?
Are you going to talk about it?
I hope you'll be there.
I understand if you have plans with your friends, but I hope you can make it.
I've volunteered for Caitlin's trials. As I understand it, I will probably be out of it for a day or two afterwards if all goes as expected and I didn't want anyone to worry needlessly about my silence.
would one of you be kind enough to make my excuses from the upcoming board meeting? Explanation as suits, although preferably without mentioning the word absinthe. Many thanks.
I've had a setback. I apologize. I should be back on track shortly.
all's well. No need for concern
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I do hope you don't mind having a pet around the house.
You're not overburdened in Medical, I hope?
I've been considering a new method for stabilizing the mark. It's still a stopgap, not a cure, but I've hope for that, as well. We're looking at a dimensional tear, essentially, and some of the same spells used in spirit travel might be repurposed here. This world's solid boundaries have been working in our favor, I suspect, but they may also be increasing the pressure on the mark by bottling up its power. We can attempt an extra layer of spells - a metaphysical splint of sorts - or look for an outlet to siphon it off. Each has its dangers.
I believe [NPC Board Member] is attempting to quit smoking again. I can smell the gum he uses from down the hall.