jstjames 02, posted early afternoon

[jaxsons]

Stop me if you've heard the news already.

At the mid-month mark, I have a small team* flying down to the Kamchatka Peninsula to reclaim the deserted submarine base town of Bechevinka. The estimated capacity would be just shy of 900, above and below ground combined, if all the buildings are deemed viable by our resident architect. There've been long-time rumors of submarines being left down there after the Cold War ended, and I'm hoping that holds true. We could use more active vessels.

Wish them happy hunting.

ENGINEERING + DOM.

Recommendations for getting through thick metal bunker doors? Would a blowtorch get through the locking mechanisms?

TEAM KAMCHATKA.

With all of my chest, it is my sacred duty as mission lead to advise the following things:

• Do not pet the sea lions. If you go in the water, be careful of any rusted wreckage. We don't have any tetanus shots on board.
  
• If it's brown, lay down.
  
• Listen to Dom. He'll be your lead on the ground.
  
• Dom, listen to Nadine or Ishaan is going to push me off the ship.

[...] RONEN.

When do you want Alonzo back?

ADRI & PHILIP.

I need to confess something. [....] It's about Jamie.

(*ooc note: all relevant leadership were off-screen alerted to these volunteers this morning! they are delilah, apollo, jamie, and sloane. ishaan already knows.)

Comments

Adrían/Dom.

[loculus]

You are aware those are weak excuses?

Adrían/Dom.

[adrii]

It could help you.

Adrían/Dom.

[loculus]

[...] How likely do you think that is? A real possibility or more of a pipe dream?

Adrían/Dom.

[adrii]

I have to reacquaint myself with the research, review the implant placements, but [...] I wouldn't mention it if it was a complete pipe dream.

Adrían/Dom.

[loculus]

I assume it wouldn't come without its own risks.

Adrían/Dom.

[adrii]

No. I only know of one successful implant removal, but technology on the ground has advanced.

Adrían/Dom.

[loculus]

That's [...] How successful? I understand that sometimes the results can say "Implant removal was a success, subject experienced unrelated heart attack 30 minutes later."

Adrían/Dom.

[adrii]

Successful in that he's here and a pilot.

Adrían/Dom.

[loculus]

[...] Who.

Adrían/Dom.

[adrii]

Why?

Adrían/Dom.

[loculus]

We're discussing a second experimental procedure on my already damaged frontal lobe. It seems relevant to ask who the trailblazer was.

Adrían/Dom.

[adrii]

We're talking about the possible discussion of it. And their identity isn't public knowledge. If I tell you, you can't harass them.

Adrían/Dom.

[loculus]

Do not make me invoke 18 years in the field to remind you that I can be discreet.

Adrían/Dom.

[adrii]

McLeod.

So I know it's possible. I know it can be successful.

Adrían/Dom.

[loculus]

[...] Who performed it?

Adrían/Dom.

[adrii]

We don't know. He doesn't remember anything about it.

Adrían/Dom.

[loculus]

Is that a result of age or the procedure?

Adrían/Dom.

[adrii]

He was young, I know that, but I think it's a result of the procedure. He doesn't remember anything really prior.

Adrían/Dom.

[loculus]

That would [...] I see.

Adrían/Dom.

[adrii]

There's a lot of factors that could have led to that, Dom, but like I said: I'm in the research phase.

[...] Nikola might be able to help with the memories, but I don't want to inform him of this. Not yet.

Adrían/Dom.

[loculus]

Of course, I know you can't rush brilliance.

Are you telling me not to confide in him?

Adrían/Dom.

[adrii]

For now. He doesn't know I'm leaving yet, either. I'll tell him once I'm back.

Adrían/Dom.

[loculus]

You'll tell him about the research when you return, not that you were planning shore leave in the first place, yes? How long are you even planning on leaving for?

Adrían/Dom.

[adrii]

I figured I'd tell him the room is his for a few days. No point in worrying him.

Three days. Any longer and Bishop thinks it will be a problem. I'm still persona non grata with the Architects. There's always the risk of me being caught.

Adrían/Dom.

[loculus]

This makes me uneasy, Adrían