{Unified Universe Project} [Video]

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[Several scientists, most of them recognizable, along with Bao, are seated around a table in what appears to be a conference room. Files rest in front of each scientist, most closed.]

[Anderson Miles closes his own and nods to Bao.] And now, if you can fill us in on the situation that's developing?

[She nods, getting to her feet.] On the surface--

[The door opens, cutting her off. Everyone looks at the new arrival, Dr. Regina Lyle.] I'm sorry to interrupt, but--

[The Chairman stands, looking more than just a little annoyed.] We're in our meeting. It can wait.

[Regina glances around, frowning, hesitating. Johnson finally speaks up, maybe taking pity on her, maybe trying to keep things moving.] I'm sure you have a reason for this. You've never interrupted before. [He accompanies that comment with a mild glance at the Chairman. Donna sits off to the side, smirking.]

[Regina nods.] It's the variance. It's back. And this time it's up to .07%, much stronger than last time.

[There are no more looks of superiority. Every scientist is thinking, and thinking as fast as they can. Bao stands in silence for a moment before giving a quick bow.] I think I am safe in saying that you would prefer me to return to my men? We can keep an eye on the possibility of war outside.

[The Chairman waves a hand dismissively. He looks distracted and stressed, more than usual.] Yes. Yes, go. Lyle, I need what you have. Meeting adjourned, turn off the recorder.

[Andrew Johnson reaches over and shuts off his PCD.]

Comments

[Video]

[exarmatio]

So those on the inside are also aware of this talk of war out here.

[Video]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

[Andrew nods, his mild gaze lacking its normal bit of amusement.]

It would be pretty remiss if we didn't know when we might be threatened next. Especially after what's happened before.

[Video]

[exarmatio]

Hopefully nothing will escalate. Hopefully.

There are many of us out here that do not wish for a war to start.

[Video]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

We agree.

It would be better if one doesn't start. Everyone would be safer, and we won't need to rest in the capable hands of Colonel Bao.

[Voice]

[other-sights.livejournal.com]

The variance.

[Voice]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

The difference between base frequencies and arrivals. Normally there's no difference, it's 0. Now it's happened twice.

[Voice]

[other-sights.livejournal.com]

What happened the first time?

[Voice]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

Do you remember the two weeks just recently where a great deal of people were suddenly here and then gone? It started shortly before the Animus played that little trick, and ended shortly after.

[snarkypotions]

Is there any information you could share with us that could possibly keep the tension from escalating?

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

[He considers for a bit before shaking his head.]

No. It would stir up more. And why would someone believe me, one of the members of the Project? I can't help there.

[Video] 1/?

[other-sights.livejournal.com]

[Video] 2/?

[other-sights.livejournal.com]

[Video] 3/3 HELLO ALAN RICKMAN

[other-sights.livejournal.com]

...

[Carry on.]

[Video] DON'T KNOW WHO YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT, REALLY

[snarkypotions]

[Ciel, Snape did not know you were so weird.]

[snarkypotions]

[A slight narrowing of the eyes as he silently studies the other man.]

But you do know something. Something that isn't just mere hearsay.

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

I don't, personally. But I do know that more is known.

[Video]

[haori]

If I may ask, what is this "variance"?

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[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

Every world vibrates at a set frequency. When someone arrives in this world, their frequency changes to match, and that means everything is stable.

A difference, a variance, in the frequency hints at something not merging correctly.

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[haori]

Does this put Adstringendum in danger?

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[mere_shopkeeper]

Variance?

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[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

Something that normally doesn't exist here, a possible instability.

[Video]

[mere_shopkeeper]

A change in the frequency and stability of this world?

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[iceandivory.livejournal.com]

[He's read other replies, and is trying to focus, focus, focus.]

...Resonating as in vibrations or synchronizing gravitation?

[voice]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

Resonating in vibrations. The gravitational pull of the planet, the sun, and its moons have stayed constant. And the other planets, for that matter.

[voice]

[iceandivory.livejournal.com]

Aside from planets, do dimensions have gravitational pull?

[If the last time the variance fluxuated an event had occurred that had brought in so many people who weren't part of this very dimension, he had to wonder. It helped a little that he'd dealt with dimensions back home, Soul Society and Hueco Mundo and the Living Realm all having been separated.]