"thanks for coming."

[break][break] it's something that doesn't need to be said, but he's working on saying those things anyway. recent experience has taught him that perhaps it is okay to say things that seem somewhat repetitive.

[break][break] he glances towards the bay, where the sun glimmers atop the water. unlike during the events of the darkest day, the pool seems calm — nearly tepid. around it are several flowers that are still in bloom from the summer's fest.

[break][break] "there aren't as many as before," he remarks as he leads the way down the steps towards the bay's interior. "but worthy enough nonetheless."

[break][break] a head tilts towards his fellow admin as they reach the bottom.

[break][break] "have i told you about my project?"

[attr="class","notes"] Felix Gallagher

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his gengar appears from behind Felix Gallagher , lumbering around on uneven steps. though, the gengar seems to do this more out of amusement than an actual physical defect. it puts down a box next to jayden, who reaches into the box to pull out some containers, and a pair of gloves.

[break][break] "it's just an inkling," he says. "but first —"

[break][break] slipping on his gloves, he reaches to a single flower in the middle of a bed of wildflowers. unlike the others, this one's glass petals glimmer bright in the light. not as glamorous as they once were, but interesting nonetheless.

[break][break] "you know about my civilian front, correct? my inheritance?"

[attr="class","notes"] Felix Gallagher

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"my father was the scientist not me."

[break][break] in some ways, you could say that he took after cäcilia in that regard. especially now that Felix Gallagher had access to their members files, his would certainly be included among them. it was up to the other admin if he had wanted to peruse them.

[break][break] but he lacked his mother's sharp words or desire for bloodlust. in jayden, it was more necessity than passion.

[break][break] "that being said, i have certain obligations to fulfill." most of the work was handled by the board, and other than some paperwork he had to occasionally sign, it was out of his hands. that being said, he had spent several months embroiled in the company's seedier politics — when word of his father's allegations first came through, after his death, there had been a lot to make up for.

[break][break] he pauses. "and then — there are my own personal interests."

[break][break] he scoops the crystablooms in the container, placing it into the box. he combs through the grass, to see if there are any other specimen — even smaller, weaker, frail, they would still be useful to pick up.

[break][break] "there isn't much known about these crystablooms and the infinity energy encased inside of them is better researched by our science team." he knows that Lulu Flint in particular has vested interest, and he's sure that she's called anyone else to assist. jayden himself has provided her and Raphael Pryde with enough specimen to last them.

[break][break] "but —" he says, pushing his hands against his knees to stand. he slips off the gloves and then places them in a separate box, this one was metal and much smaller. "i wonder if there is a medicinal use for them. they are flowers, after all."

[break][break] he thinks back to the conversations he's had with elijah gardner , and the herbal tea that he'd been given.

[break][break] "if true..." he purses his lips. "it would help the company, but also rocket as well."

[attr="class","notes"] Felix Gallagher

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he turns up at the other, mouth curved.

[break][break] "i can tell you don't want to, felix."

[break][break] though little changed with his expression, the other would be able to tell the amusement that flickered through his expression. he was joking.

[break][break] "c'mon," he says. "let's get back to the lab so we can document the specimen. then i can cook you something at my house."

[attr="class","notes"] Felix Gallagher

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