029// text; Peter's comm

[incywincyhero]

Just got a notification from Hank McCoy's export sensor. He set an automated goodbye message, so... some of you will probably have gotten that.

We got brought in at about the same time, almost three years ago. Man, if he doesn't come back, it's gonna be weird without him.

Anyway. Just thought people should know.

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voice;

[themisfit]

It is always strange, when those who have been here for so long vanish.

[ There's a pause, and all he can conclude with is: ] How dreadful.

voice;

[incywincyhero]

I'm sorry, Kurt. [What else is there to say?]

voice;

[themisfit]

It is-- Ach. What is there to be sorry for, really? He goes home, ja? I am sure he is sorely needed.

Thank you for saying something, though. I would have been loath to do it myself.

voice;

[incywincyhero]

Yeah, you're right, you're right. It's what's best for him -- for all of us, really. [He doesn't have to sound particularly happy about it, though.]

I figured someone had better do it, and it may as well be me.

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[themisfit]

Yes. [ Which is sort of... non-commental, isn't it? And he can't think of what to add. Again, he finishes lamely. ] Thank you.

Do let me know if you need anything. In regards to... Work? Or the lab, I suppose. I don't know.

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[incywincyhero]

Back atcha, man. I know the Institute must be a little hard up right now.

voice;

[themisfit]

Ah. Yes. That will be the truth of it.

It's hard to find an extremely qualified super-scientist who's also good with children, you know.

voice;

[incywincyhero]

Well... [He pauses, obviously considering.] I did a stint teaching high school science a couple years back -- I'm no Hank, but if you need someone to help out until you can find someone to fill the position more permanently...

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[themisfit]

If you are offering... Well. We have a qualified enough fellow, but I'd hate to dump the whole thing on him. Hank juggles workloads that no living being should be able to handle, you know. Finding another teacher or two would be ideal.

You'd be properly compensated, of course! The beginning of the school year is so close, too. I am sure everything is well-planned.

voice;

[incywincyhero]

I can't imagine Hank not having the syllabus under control. But should we arrange a meet to talk about this in person? The network's not really ideal for this kind of thing.

voice;

[themisfit]

Yes, of course. When are you available?

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[incywincyhero]

My schedule's pretty flexible. Name a time in daylight hours, I can probably make it.

voice;

[themisfit]

Monday at four?

voice;

[incywincyhero]

You got it!