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Myriad Reality

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*Whispers*
So... it's just a battery?

@DarkwolfX37

*Whispers back* A really good one, I guess.
-Another Man- We've heard rumours that this element is potentially volatile. Have you taken any measures to protect other floors from a potential failure?
-Speaker- All possible precautions have been taken to ensure that any explosion consistent with the level of energy measured in this sample of Quolium cannot harm any layers other than the restricted layers above and below this one. Rest assured; we are always looking for signs of volatility and have established protocols for evacuation. Now, close interaction with the substance has proved safe. Shortly, we will enter the chamber as part of an experiment on the growth of the element. While we prepare the circumstances, please feel free to inquire with our scientists.
-*Steps away and waves after me for you to follow; gets to an emptier area and whispers* Perfect. I can get in with the Quolium. All we need is a distraction.

Myriad Reality

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*Whispers to you* Psst. What's the number of... proteins? Neuters? Uh... whatever the number el-things use for that?

@DarkwolfX37

*Raises my hand*
-Speaker- Yes?
-You said this is an element. What's its atomic number?
-Speaker- To call it an "element" is a misnomer in the traditional sense. In fact, it does not appear to be made of atoms at all. Instead, it is composed of what we tentatively call "quorons": tangible bundles of philotes with mostly unknown properties. How these bundles hold energy, how they are created, and how Quolium is assembled are all unknown to us.
-Bystander- You mentioned its extraction rate. Does this shrink the element at all? If so, are you being responsible with the element so that it can be studied more thoroughly?
-Speaker- It shrinks upon extracting energy. But we have noticed its growth in several circumstances; the common theme is something we are piecing together. When it grows, it does not gain energy; energy must be imparted to it. It readily absorbs any energy given to it with minimal loss.

Myriad Reality

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*Mentally hums to myself*

@DarkwolfX37

*The elevator opens to a large, darkly-coloured room with metallic tiling, lead walls, and a domed ceiling; scientists in suits mill about and there is a large group of people listening to a speaker near a large glass cylinder in the middle of the room*
-Man- There they are! *Strides toward the group briskly*
-*Shrugs and follows him*
-Speaker- *A woman's voice with a placating but slightly monotonous tone* That ends the safety guideline portion of this informational tour. We will proceed to discuss what might be considered the elephant in the room—the glass behind me, which houses an element called Quolium. We are investigating its properties and construction because it stores energy at a very high density with an extreme rate of safe transfer. If replicable, it will be an extremely valuable resource to this company's short and long-term plan.

Myriad Reality

Still waiting

@DarkwolfX37

sorry dude these large posts are a bit daunting

Myriad Reality

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*Follows, hiding on the floor under my dress*

@DarkwolfX37

*To the man, as the elevator goes down* So, what are you actually studying down here?
-Man- I don't know much about it. I know it can store--or, is already--a lot of energy. High density. But it might be volatile.
-Is it radioactive at all?
-Man- No, I don't think so. The suits are needed because these levels already have some fallout from previous experiments. With other things.
-Woah. That's...
-Man- THe suits are safe.
-Okay. That's what I needed to hear.

Myriad Reality

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Mhm!

@DarkwolfX37

*Walks quickly over to the room with the suits, gets in with the keycard, and dons one; I return to the elevator where the man has returned, pacing* Okay, I'm ready.
-Man- Good. *Swipes a new card and enters the elevator; I follow*

Myriad Reality

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I don't know what kind of radiation or disease it is! As long as it's not too long I should be fine with most kinds...

@DarkwolfX37

Okay then. I'm going to go get a suit; are you sure?

Myriad Reality

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Probably!

@DarkwolfX37

That doesn't sound particularly reassuring.

Myriad Reality

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I don't really think they'll have my size...

@DarkwolfX37

I'm inclined to agree. Are you resistant at all to radiation or disease?

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