He doesn't hesitate in reaching for his fellow scientist's hand. in fact, that smile rang contrary to everything he'd heard about the quoted, 'coffee guzzling, cigarette swallowing, insomniac, demoness that lurked in the darkest depths of the submarine labs threatening to consume any and all poor grunts that dared encroach upon her den.


No in fact she seemed normal, Miles would even go as far as to regard his fellow scientist as 'pretty fucking cool' at least in his head. Even more, he didn't expect the woman to inquire about his own projects so early on in their time together. "It's a pleasure Lulu." and he means it surprisingly enough. "We work in the same vein, and to be entirely honest a few of your previous prototypes and theories have helped further a few of my own projects in recent days. It's something of an honor to formally meet you." It was also nice to hear Oscar thought highly of Miles since the beginning of their partnership, it meant there was reason to continue, though he supposes his being here with Lulu was proof enough of that already.

Reducing the resources used and standardizing technology was a major goal of all creators. Reducing the cost it took to make inventions, finding the best materials used, and scaling it down to a form easier to use made their work more marketable to all who wanted or need their work. "Well, the generator can and will change the way all of Hoenn will do energy. To be completely honest there's nothing I'd like more than to get an eye on the internals and start dancing with the beast myself so to speak. I'm sure you can relate but I'm at my best when I'm in the heart of creation." And she is able to relate, he can understand her insomnia, when one was dedicated to a project like she was sleep was secondary at best and completely irrelevant at worst. "Though I can't cosign that on account of your health, I can't say the mentality is foreign to me. Inspiration oft comes at the oddest hours and I'll be damned if I don't put them to use immediately."

His eyes glaze over the generator while they converse, he'd seen it from afar a time or two, but this is the closest he's ever been. He was dying to get his hands in there to inspect the item he'd read documents upon documents about penned by both Lulu and Oscar, and if things went well today hopefully he'd pen some documents of his own concerning the creation. "I have to say even from the shell alone it's a magnificent beast." He could spend another hour admiring it, but he had his own projects to speak on.

"There are two primary projects that I'm working on that have begun to bear fruit. The first is heavily dependent on this beauty. It's simple in theory but containers for the energy processed by the generator. Infinity energy as you know is unlike any other resource on this planet, and while its capabilities are unparalleled containing it, and more over being able to access it in ones daily life are aspects that of the project I've begun to build upon. Though I must admit much of my success is due to Chu-e Choi 's willingness to work as my test subject." He begins his explanation making note to cut off any superfluous information as he begins. He'd hand an assortment of drafts and designs neatly stapled to his boss. Complete with diagrams and write-ups, as well as details on how much of the energy he'd been able to contain from his trials with Chu-e in essence he'd created a conductivity chart for infinity energy. "My goal, not unlike your own is to have these devices mass produced once the generator is online. To transplant your technology with these battery packs immediately would secure GMH's monopoly on infinity energy before Silph can even make it to the market. More importantly we'd be able to distribute these in mass to communities in need, as we both know there are many."

He realizes only then how long he's been talking, and he'd yet to even talk about his second project which admittedly was more personal. "I apologize, perhaps it'd be best to chat over a cup of dirt?"

Holy shit he missed this.
Lulu Flint

He stares at the liquid in his mug it's as dark as night, but in it he can see days long since passed. He's a different person now, no longer the student or the employee, no, now he's a terrorist with what Rocket considers a lucrative hobby, or at least that's what her earlier comment draws from him.

"It's a bit primitive, but I've been having him battle with others on the ship particularly those who've unlocked mega evolution. When my prospects release the energy I have devices attached and set aside that attempt to capture the energy before it dissipates in the atmosphere. Due to the primitivity of the method and the underbosses has other obligations, I can only push so hard." Not that he'd even want to push the man harder, Chu-e believed in Miles' work and to ask more from him would be as ungrateful as it would be unethical.

He brings the mug to his mouth the liquid cooling now, "Even with Clayton's favor I'm lacking in resources. For the bit of prestige, I've managed to acquire amidst the organization, I'm still a new hire, or at least relatively so." It was the nature of the game, and he's found at least some modicum of peace with his position at the moment. "Anyways, in my testing, I have different vessels out and linked to both the mega and keystones used in the process. Upon completion of the process, I receive relatively clear results concerning what material serves best. I cross-examine that with materials that can be feasibly used in the field a spreadsheet later and you have my research, there's little else to it. There's much more headway to make as there are tens of hundreds of other materials to test, and I've been building these on my own for the most part. I've tested 103 types of conductors at the moment and they're all ranked in the packet."

There's a measure of pride as he explains what he'd done with the underboss, then again the science is the only thing pushing him forward these days. This idea that somehow his ideas and work would make a difference in the world at large, that one day people of all kinds would benefit from his work, that was worth his labor and moreover his life.

"There is no immediate in our field, it's something we know well, but success often lies in preparation, no?" He places the mug down,

"Now, you know this submarine would sink before I turned down any insights you cared to share."
Lulu Flint

He sips, "My research is yours to do with as you will." A fresh set of eyes would do him good, not to mention there was a level of pride he took in those results; sharing it with someone who understood was just as much for himself as it was for the research. He too had the pride of scientist. Upon her mention of bringing work home Miles chuckles, it was another trait they shared. In truth he didn't give a shit for Rocket's use of the energy, the technology could change the way Hoenn operated as a whole and solve a number of issues that plagued the region, even the world at large. If rocket didn't release the knowledge to the public of its own accord Miles would make sure it got out there, that was a given, albeit an unadvertised one.

"This sounds like the beginning of a beautiful partnership if there ever was one." Another sip and eyes move from the woman into what little remained of the abyssal liquid. "And noted." he can't imagine why, or perhaps he can, but chooses not to dwell on it lest he fear for his own safety, after all, there were a number of bodies on this ship and many lacked even the barest amount of common sense.

"I am curious though if you don't mind me asking. How exactly did they get you?" There's a sharpness in his eyes as he meets his fellow scientist's gaze. What exactly was Lulu doing here, for all intents and purposes a scientist without peer here on the sub, above ground she could be working with twice the resources and multitudes of teams under her finger, what exactly did Rocket have that the surface world couldn't offer.

"I suppose it's bad form, but I can't help but be curious. judging by your acumen, work ethic, and technical knowledge I can think of little reason you'd confine yourself down here." The same could be said for himself, to be entirely honest. "Of course, I don't mean to push you, we all have our reasons." For all his compliments and respect Miles too has a bit of an edge, he couldn't have made it this far without one.