{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

[voice]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

That's going into theory. We'd have to be outside of dimensions to see how much they affect each other, if they draw or repulse or both, if there's orbit going on.

[voice]

[iceandivory.livejournal.com]

Ah. [Siiigh.] A vibration then. And you know nothing about it except that it's happening.

[voice]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

That's a fair summary. We've got several people digging into it as best they can.

[voice]

[iceandivory.livejournal.com]

Will someone inform us if something is found?

[voice]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

I've already filled the paperwork out requesting to have information shared, and I'm heading down to the charming Dr. Lyle's office now. This was requested by...

[There's a pause as he glances through the messages.]

One of your contingent. Ukitake, I believe he's called.

[voice]

[iceandivory.livejournal.com]

[Ugh, paperwork. Never before was he able to so easily sympathize with someone from the inner city.]

Right.

[voice]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

So provided I file the triplicate correctly, you'll be given an update when more is known about the variance.

[voice]

[iceandivory.livejournal.com]

Very well.

[A pause.]

...Good luck with that.

[voice]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I may well need it.