Life is so unpredictable with its twists and turns. Who knows what might happen...

ㅤ 𝓯𝑙͟𝑖͟𝑛͟𝑠 . ㅤ@olampter.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Oh ? Is he trying to make a guinea pig out of an honest Lightkeeper ? Flins is very much sorry ( he's not ), but being an experiment is not on his bucket list.

( How... affectionate. He's pitying me, Zandik thought, and the bitterness in his thin mouth only grew stronger from that. I am to be pitied — what a bothersome concept. No, no, this could not be the end of him as a researcher. Surely, there is still something to be done. Think, Zandik, think... )

There is hardly anything selfish in the academic research. All things around merely fodder for knowledge. That includes Fae.

ㅤ 𝓯𝑙͟𝑖͟𝑛͟𝑠 . ㅤ@olampter.bsky.social · 4mo ago

A tempting offer. He'll take a few steps forward to have a better look. Ensure there won't be another case of Moon Marrows being stolen and used selfishly.

He thought about it for a moment, should he leave Mingze to study in peace? The desire to insert himself into the picture outweighed all other concerns. "How is it going?"

• 明澤 •@mingzecheng.bsky.social · 4mo ago

‍ ‍‍ ‍ He blew a black lock of hair upward, sitting over a textbook. The tail swung back and forth in displeasure. Mingze quickly wrote out the thesis on rice paper and ran his eyes over it. 。。。 Mhm. Thankfully his memory was of a strong one. He could only imagine how students in the Akademia + ‍ ‍‍ ‍

( Wasn't he calm? He thought he was. But in taking a moment to observe himself, Zandik found his body in tension, his teeth painfully clenched and his emotions out of balance. He took a deep breath — in and out. ) You're right. Do we still have that herbal tea? ( He needed something soothing. )

An observer of the experiment. Good, good. Although, how much could he really see from that far? There are more details to reveal themselves if only he stepped a little closer.

ㅤ 𝓯𝑙͟𝑖͟𝑛͟𝑠 . ㅤ@olampter.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Staring at @segmentedheresy.bsky.social from a safe distance. He smells trouble.

You know I care little for my reputation, but my research... ( It was his life's work — sure, he wasn't exactly on death's door, and maybe he could wait out the storm, but how dull would that time be, cut off from the academic conversation. The idea of it was truly horrifying. ) What am I to do?..

Wondering what @mingzecheng.bsky.social is doing.

Gently brushing away a green strand of hair from @baizhudearest.bsky.social's face. He looks at peace, surely, he is dreaming of something good.

"Indeed. Lets skip pleasantries and get straight to the business." As he took a seat, he moved the chair closer to Baizhu, subtly trying to orchestrate a better conspiratorial environment. "I am positive you had plenty of time to discuss my offer among the two of you. Now is the time to voice your

Who knows... A hormone spike, for all I know. ( Bitter. )

There is a colleague that doesn't particularly like me, but I'm not convinced she would go against the corporation.

It appears I have an enemy. I am not sure who it was — yet. But I will find out, one way or another. Maybe someone snitched...

Their boundaries are fooling. I despise them. ( He squeezed Baizhu's hand. ) Twelve years. It is a long time.

Is that what you think of me? That I am a monster? We subject human beings to horrible working conditions daily, yet to pay fairly to donors is somehow unethical. Unfathomable.

I wish more people in the field shared this view...

( He looks up at him. ) You agree with me, don't you? You are on my side, Baizhu?

The whole system is outdated and too emotional.

( He puts the hand away and looks at Baizhu, as the man cups his cheeks. His gaze is tired, annoyed, ..sad. ) It is so stupid.

Maybe in some third world country... ( His voice was muffled. )

( Marionette? Why would she need anything from her? Wasn't Athena a tad bit old for playing dolls? ) There is a volatile mix of chemicals in the air. Breathe only through the mask. ( He has one too, transparent and haphazardly put. ) We need to treat this burn, quickly.

Athena! 💉@paradiseanew.bsky.social · 4mo ago

‍ ‍‍ ‍ I'm at your disposal for two hours maybe and then I'll need to leave, ha! Have an appointment with Sandrone's puppet. I wanna buy it from her. Okay, enough of it, though. What do we have here?? ‍ ‍‍ ‍

Sure, but I won't be able to receive research funding. Or submit any papers. It's done. I am done. ( He covers his face with an open palm. ) And in fact... they are also talking about completely barring me from engaging in stem cell research too.

Academic misconduct. ( His voice was bitter, disgusted — but not with himself. ) Arrogant fools, I achieved something grand, yet all they care about are morals and ethics. You'd be forgiven mistaking them for hysterical children, and not scientists.

Not significantly. Though I might need your assistance, child.

Athena! 💉@paradiseanew.bsky.social · 4mo ago

‍ ‍‍ ‍ Gotcha, gotcha!! [ Now, where where they!.. She grabs one and makes sure it's tight on her face, now looking like a plague doctor hehe. ] No one's hurt? ‍ ‍‍ ‍

Okay? ( What a loaded question. ) Sure, sure. Why wouldn't I be? ( His hands disappeared in mint-green strands of hair, grabbing them in despair. ) Banned from any academic research, but yes, I am fine, yes... See...

Don't come in without a mask!

Athena! 💉@paradiseanew.bsky.social · 4mo ago

‍ ‍‍ ‍ @segmentedheresy.bsky.social, I heard an explosion! What was that?? ‍ ‍‍ ‍

( He goes to sit down at the kitchen table, face still distorted with emotion. ) What a day.