un: jaycetalis | video

[hexcope]

[If anyone hasn’t seen Jayce within the past few months, he looks quite a bit different. His hair is longer, he has a beard, and doesn’t seem quite as full of energy as he might have in the past. He’s also not dressing as uptight as he used to— a lack of vest and tie, exchanged for just a simple button up shirt. The background is once again S.T.A.R. labs, although he’s not trying to hide it this time.]

Hey, Etrayans. For those new to this whole thing, welcome. I’m Jayce Talis. For those who came from Pollux, also welcome. I can say with full confidence Aurora’s better at this than Castor is.

[Aurora probably won’t appreciate that comment, but whatever. He stands by it. But that aside…]

I’m putting out a call for fellow scientists to come together and work collaboratively on research involving what we know about Etraya, and more importantly, what we don’t know. This could also include strategizing developments to improve our lives here, and solving problems with our understanding in our respective fields. 


Something that we have here that we lack in our own worlds is the variety of perspectives. In my world, some of our greatest achievements are beyond what’s possible in other worlds, but we don’t have plastics or microwaves. Think of this as an opportunity for all of us to better ourselves, in this… transient existence we’re all stuck in.

Meetings would be here, in S.T.A.R. labs, every Thursday morning. No requirements if you want to participate other than an open mind, and a good attitude. No shooting down suggestions without hearing things out, and if you happen to have some sort of grudge against any of the participants here, you leave it at the door when you come in, or you’re not coming in.

[OOC: Feel free to threadjack around if you'd like!]

Comments

[hexcope]

I'll be honest, didn't expect to hear you volunteer. Do you have a background in scientific studies?

[odinpusrex]

That would depend on what you believe qualifies.

[After all, while he might not be someone trained in mechanical engineering, his knowledge of magic, aether, and its crystal conduits may prove invaluable.]

[hexcope]

Guess I'm not actually being too picky, and it's rare you're seen raising your hand to be involved in anything, so if you think it's suitable, I'll take you at your word. Welcome aboard.

[odinpusrex]

Few endeavors are worthy of my personal involvement. [If it's not specifically mission related, then he has little reason to suffer others.] This, however, has potential... should others prove themselves capable of meaningful cooperation.

[hexcope]

That's always the challenge, isn't it? Even with a group as few as eight, reaching a consensus can be nearly impossible. Do you have any ideas you'd like to present?

[odinpusrex]

Indeed, ever are egos wont to war with one another.

[He pauses a moment to consider.]

I would present a means to bridge the gap in ability between us Etrayans.

[hexcope]

That's... an interesting proposal. Is this something that should wait until Thursday, or do you want to discuss it more now?

[odinpusrex]

I will discuss the matter then...

[He has no interest in dealing with whoever might take issue with what he proposes over the network. There's a moment where Barnabas' eyes drift over to look at something other than the view, as if reading something on his screen. Then his attention returns to the camera.]

In two days' time.

[He isn't fully used to "Thursday", and has had little interest committing it to memory, so he had to check.]

[hexcope]

Probably for the best.

[He agrees that the network's plethora of voices would run opposite his rule of keeping an open mind.]

See you then.