adstring_npc | {Unified Universe Project} [Video]

[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.]

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

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

A change in the frequency and stability of this world?

A change in the frequency of things in this world. The world itself is still the same. Some things are resonating at a different frequency, though, up to .07%.

Is that the highest variance that's been measured?

Exactly. More substances are being tested, but that's as far as it's gone to this point.

Hmm... Does everything in this world have this variance or is it limited?

We're finding things native to this world do not have a variance. The water, the dirt, the more ordinary plants.

It's what's been brought in that resonates at different rates.

I assume that the current inhabitants resonate the most?