How have the past few days been treating you, Mr. Qubit?
[Shiiit, he knew there was someone he'd forgotten to contact.]
Not the worst days I've ever had. Yourself?
I'm sorry I didn't get in touch with you and Newton sooner, just my head's been in about a hundred different places since then.
Not the worst days I've ever had. Yourself?
I'm sorry I didn't get in touch with you and Newton sooner, just my head's been in about a hundred different places since then.
I understand. I imagine it's the same for many of us that were present.
[But not Newton apparently]
I also wished to apologize for threatening you. I wasn't entirely rational, and you've been very kind to us.
[But not Newton apparently]
I also wished to apologize for threatening you. I wasn't entirely rational, and you've been very kind to us.
[Aaand now he feels like an idiot for bringing it up when Qubit doesn't even remember. But it's been eating him alive for days now]
You were distracted, I suppose. [It would've been the perfect time to strike and it makes him ill to think of it] I had modified my cane into a sort of weapon.
You were distracted, I suppose. [It would've been the perfect time to strike and it makes him ill to think of it] I had modified my cane into a sort of weapon.
[Yeah sure, "distracted," let's go with that. It sounds nicer than "tripping balls," anyway.]
Oh. Well, uh, thank you for not using it. In all honesty, I couldn't tell what I was looking at for most of the evening.
Oh. Well, uh, thank you for not using it. In all honesty, I couldn't tell what I was looking at for most of the evening.
[Time for an abrupt shift in topic]
I'm currently working on an algorithm that I hope is the key to the mechanics underlying my teleportation ability.. I was wondering if you'd mind looking it over once it's finished.
I'm currently working on an algorithm that I hope is the key to the mechanics underlying my teleportation ability.. I was wondering if you'd mind looking it over once it's finished.
[Abrupt is right! :0]
Sure, I can give it a once-over. I'm guessing that's in response to Saturday as well?
Sure, I can give it a once-over. I'm guessing that's in response to Saturday as well?
[Gdit Qubit you weren't supposed to put that together]
To an extent yes, although it was always going to be a project at some point. I'll let you know when I've finished it.
To an extent yes, although it was always going to be a project at some point. I'll let you know when I've finished it.
Edited 2015-08-27 08:11 (UTC)
[pls herm, he's a genius too y'know. and also it's not that much of a stretch.]
All right. I'll be interested to see what you come up with.
All right. I'll be interested to see what you come up with.
text; Sept 14th, before their meetup for testing Hermann's teleport
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2015-09-13 07:31 am (UTC)(link)
Hey! Quick question. What do you want? We're ordering Chinese take-out.
Cashew chicken, if they have it. What all does it come with?
[Following this starter and this conversation. The messages come separately, but in a very short period of time.]
[It starts off okay. Newt makes a genuine effort to NOT FREAK OUT, though he sounds frazzled and more manic than usual.]
Hey! Qubit! Buddy! Hi! Pick up, man. I've got a favor to ask. Big one. Pick up, pick up. I really need you to pick up.
Please be awake. Call me back asap, okay? Okay dude. Please. Like. Now. Kind of an emergency.
Hey! Qubit! Buddy! Hi! Pick up, man. I've got a favor to ask. Big one. Pick up, pick up. I really need you to pick up.
Please be awake. Call me back asap, okay? Okay dude. Please. Like. Now. Kind of an emergency.
Okay, yeah, well, I-I get it if you're still asleep--Iiiiii probably wouldn't be up myself--but I've kind of got a BIG problem and I really need you to call me back AS SOON AS you get this message.
Please. Pretty please.
Please. Pretty please.
DUDE. PICK UP. Pick up, man, I'm KIND OF freaking out here and I really need to borrow one of your portals. I swear. Just one. Two minutes tops and then you can go RIGHT back to sleep or I'll buy you some Dunkin' or give you my kidney or something I don't care I need you to make me a portal. I will never ask for another thing as long as I live.
No, seriously, man. [Deep breath, deep breath, maybe not so deep breath and a few hysterical giggles.] I am freaking the fuck out-- Qubit...please. I need you. Please pick up. pickuppickuppickup. Hermann's-- He--
Hermann teleported himself to GERMANY and he can't get back. I didn't know what else to do-- Look, whatever you want in return, name it. Firstborn, all yours. Just--I don't think I can wait, this is driving me nuts. It's like a panic attack PLUS Hermann-withdrawals--
[His voice sounds distant, as if he's pulled the phone away.] Oh fuck, it is.
Hermann teleported himself to GERMANY and he can't get back. I didn't know what else to do-- Look, whatever you want in return, name it. Firstborn, all yours. Just--I don't think I can wait, this is driving me nuts. It's like a panic attack PLUS Hermann-withdrawals--
[His voice sounds distant, as if he's pulled the phone away.] Oh fuck, it is.
[To be fair Qubit was already awake! But he's on his first cup of coffee, still, and you did just send him four messages in two minutes, so. He does listen to all four voicemails, though, when he gets them, and calls back almost immediately.]
Newt? It's Qubit. I got your message, and I'm en route. Do you know where in Germany?
[Because there may be problems if it's east of the Curtain. Not that that'd stop him from going to find Hermann, but he'd like to know what to expect.]
Newt? It's Qubit. I got your message, and I'm en route. Do you know where in Germany?
[Because there may be problems if it's east of the Curtain. Not that that'd stop him from going to find Hermann, but he'd like to know what to expect.]
[Yes, yes he did send you four in two minutes. Restraint and Newt are not especially well acquainted. He would have done more. The relief in his voice rings clear.] Oh, god, yes, thank you, man.
Garmisch. Hold on. He texted me his coordinates!
[Which he now texts you.] 47.496873, 11.075778
Oh. Uh.
...If he asks, tell him I handled this like a calm and rational adult, okay?
Garmisch. Hold on. He texted me his coordinates!
[Which he now texts you.] 47.496873, 11.075778
Oh. Uh.
...If he asks, tell him I handled this like a calm and rational adult, okay?
Perfect. Thank you.
[Tak tak tak entering that in.]
I'm sure he knows. [Insert portal noise here.] Try to relax. We'll be back in a moment.
[Tak tak tak entering that in.]
I'm sure he knows. [Insert portal noise here.] Try to relax. We'll be back in a moment.
WHAT? You're just going to leave me here? [Hurry, dude. And be gentle. That's his BFF you got there--his BFF.]
We'll be back in a moment.
[Hangs up for now]
[Hangs up for now]
Dude, your moments are like my mom's idea of a moment. You can't say moment and take four hours.
Ok. So it hasn't been four hrs but you know.
Where the fuck are you? More importantly do you have Hermann? Is he okay? What happened? Are you in jail? Are you detained? What is taking so long?
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