[u]Henry Olin and Ruben Tarblatt[/u]

"That's fine, Adam." Henry replied. "I'll make sure not to repeat the same mistakes you have, seeing as you're so unaffected by the lives lost on you. I'll make sure to not let it happen to begin with." he sniped. "I do hope you come around though..." Henry trailed off as Adam left the bulding. He was about to leave himself, but was stopped as another entered, expressing the want to communicate with him. He turned around just as a metal headed... gauze mummy approached him. He would normally be taken aback by such a strange looking person, but he didn't exactly fit the bill of normal.

"Professor. Henry. Olin." Ruben announced, seizing the opportunity to introduce himself to another member of the staff. He sought to keep things civil and, most likely, brief. This was the one from the assembly who took a stand after the Headmaster and voiced his concern and distaste at his superior's stance towards the situation regarding the deceased student. And he seemed adamant about his standoint, reinforcing it with his own repuation and experiences with the students. For that, Ruben had nothing but respect. He approached the man-lizard, hoping to recieve much the same civility and respect he intended to show him.

Henry retracted his teeth and gave the newcomer a gummy smile. "Please," he replied. "Just call me Henry." he stated, his lips falling down to cover his gums, but still retaining the upwards curve at the end of his lips. "I haven't seen you around before." He continued, offering his hand for the strange new person to take. His voice was synthesized, he couldn't get a read on what age this person was from that. His appearance was hidden mostly as well, not that it would be a huge giveaway. He was not only a mere twenty five, but also what some students call Godzilla. The school wasn't exactly picky on who was a teacher as long as they had the prerequisites, but more often than not people in their late thirties to late fourties were teachers. Adam being a prime example of that. "I've been a student her so long most of my current students forget I'm their Chemistry teacher. I think it's because I enjoy setting things on fire that shouldnt be on fire just as much as they do. Exothermic reactions sound and look cool." He commented. "What's your name?"

Ruben stood there for a moment, waiting to see if the man-lizard was actually finished. Deciding he was, he extended his limb and pulled the same grow-a-hand trick he did for Adam. "Ruben. Geraltes. Tarblatt." He replied, his visor narrowing on Henry, observing him. "I was invited. By the Academy. Staff. To visit the grounds. And consider. A teaching. Opportunity." He retracted his limb after the handshake and continued, "I have been advised. That making. My. Introductions. With the other. Staff members. Would be a positive. Action. To begin with." There was a bit of a pause when Ruben stated, "I witnessed. Your. Impromptu address. At. The assembly."

Henry watched carefully as Ruben created a hand. That was... definitely interesting. It wasn't something he hadn't seen Megan do before though. Ms. Jervious was always a strange one when it came to her shape shifting and it's capabilities. Nevertheless, Henry grabbed it with his huge four fingered palm and shook firmly. "Well, it's a pleasure to meet you Ruben, or do you prefer Mr. Tarblatt?" he questioned. Some of the teachers, like Faust, preferred to be called by their last names over their first. Henry would respect their wishes either way, but it usually told him a bit about what kind of person they were based on their answer. That and what kind of shoes they wore. Which was N/A based upon this person's getup. Not that Henry could dock him. He didn't wear and shoes either. "Welcome to the Academy. I've been here for... a very long time. Over a decade now. So you came to the right person." Henry began. "Why dont you join me for some coffee? We can talk a bit at the school's cafe. It'll be easier to fill you in there. I've been asleep for a while and I could use something to get the sleep out of my eyes." He said, giving a small smile to Ruben. "My treat."

Ruben's eye narrowed for a minute, seemingly getting a read on Henry. It widened after a moment, whereupon he replied, "Very. Well."

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After the two of them made their way to the Cafe, Henry had taken one of the seats outside. It was humid outside, and a little bit cloudy, but there was a certain calming affect to it, at least to him. The storm from a few days ago could still be heard far off in the distance, where it was no doubt approaching the mainland of Mexico. The island was located on one of the larger islands in the Carribean, so tropical storms and every now and again, Hurricanes, hit. The island was normally safe, but every now and again things would get out of hand. Like in Katrina.

"This is Academy 218." Henry said, pushing his iphone onto the table and lightly tapping his claw on the island the academy was located on, on a map he had pulled up. "Our island is about the size of the island of Honolulu, Hawaii." he stated. "As you'd imagine, there are accidents here and there in a school full of superhumans. I've been in my fair share of them." Henry stated. "My speach was about a recent accident. One of my friends was... Murdered, from what we believe. I found her on Tuesday evening." He stated. "She was one of my best friends, and I dont want her to be forgotten. A lot of students are going to be investigating on their own. At this point I want them to know they can ask me for help." He stated, rubbing his forehead. "It's a very complicated endeavor." He stated.

At this point, a woman in the cafe uniform walked over. "Henry!" She said, giving the reptilian man a quick hug. "Good to see you again! The regular?" she asked. Henry scratched the back of his neck and nodded. "One large regular with cream coming up." She said. She seemed to catch herself on something. "And that blasted cherry you keep asking us to get." She said, scribbling the order down on her note pad before turning towards Ruben. "And for you sir?" she questioned.

"I. Am incapable. Of consuming. Any. Form. Of beverage." Ruben replied, his eye narrowing on the barrista. "I. Will not. Be ordering. Thank you."

"He'll have the Pink Rasberry Passion." Henry quickly cut in. The woman rolled her eyes and scribbled the note down and walked off to prepare their drinks.

Ruben's Brainvault twitched to the side a bit, an audible snapping sound accompanying it. He disregarded Henry's joke of an order and decided to skip to the underlying questions. "Henry." He started, "I have. A request. To make of you."

Henry pulled his phone back and stuffed it in his khaki's pockets, he reclined in his chair, his large tail flicking around here and there absentmindedly. "By all means Ruben. Shoot. I'll do what I can." he said.

"When I was invited. The Academy. Requested. That I bring with me. My own equipment. To present. To. The students." He said, "One of these. Devices. Is a project. That I. Have. Been. Working on for. Some time. It... is..." Ruben began to trail off as he thought about how twice he'd have to describe things the long way. He decided to go a different route, raising one of his limbs. "Are you. Aware. Of the concept. Of. The transfer. Of. Memories. And. Neural imprints. Through physical. Contact."

Henry raised and eyeridge, but got the idea of what Ruben was implying. He rested his elbows on the table and let his snout rest on his knuckles. "I've seen enough hentai to know where this is going." he stated, a stupid grin on his face. Ruben disregarded Henry's remark and extended his limb. Out of the stump grew a sinewy, red proboscis. Henry simply watched it in some combination of fascination and disgust. In a split moment, the tendril tapped the area designated as his forehead. Just, one quick tap. He reared his head back a bit as all the rudimentary information regarding the Limbo machine entered his mind through Ruben's touch. Ruben retracted the tendril into his limb and waited for Henry to respond.

"Okay, okay, let me get this straight." Henry said. "In a way you want to play minesweeper with telepaths?"

"I. Require. Testing." Ruben replied, "Testing. Requires. Subjects. Volunteers, specifically. I wish. To extend the device's. Capabilities. Through gradual expanse. Of the virtual. Database. This will allow it. To benefit other. Classes. Of meta-humans. As well. I would like. To ask you. If you. Would. Supervise these sessions. Professor Blackmore. Has already agreed. To do so. Himself."

"I know of a few students, and potentially teachers who would benefit from your testing." Henry began. "Greta Faust is a telepath, and a teacher here. When you get the chance, I'd recommend getting in contact with her. She will be able to assist a good deal." He began. "I'm a Chemist, and I lecture in many subjects, such as biochemistry. I get a lot of biology oreintated students in my biochemistry lectures. One of which who is scheduled to attend is a woman named Claire Voss." he said. "She is a telepath, a new one, what she is capable of we dont know yet." He said. "She's married to another student who will be attending, Benjamin Voss. She, and others who know him claim for him to be the biblical beast Behemoth." He said. "I dont really believe any of that, personally." He said. "Ben's mute, but if you can find him, he can help you find Claire." he stated. "I trust Adam's judgement, but we havent been seeing eye to eye recently so I must ask, is this... Limbo... is it safe? What are the risks? I dont want anyone's brain getting friend while under my supervision."

At this point, the woman returned, placing their drinks at the table. Henry gave her a smile, and nodded. "You know my code. Just shoot me the bill that way." he stated, before taking a sip of his coffee. "Continue, Ruben." he stated, listening intently.

Ruben stared at the drink Henry ordered for him, the... "Pink Rasberry Passion". He turned his head at it and it just... filled him with a sense of inexplicable disgust. He slowly raised his vision back towards Henry and said, "The machine. Is. Tested. There are no. Flaws. It is simply. Empty."

Henry smiled at Ruben as he seemed to look at the drink and cringe. "Everyone knocks them until they try it." Henry said, shrugging. "It must really suck having no mouth. There's a lot of good food out there." he said, reaching over and grabbing the drink, downing the whole cup himself before placing it next to Ruben again. "Jess made it. Tell her you loved it. She's a friend of mine." he said, winking to him.

Ruben stared at Henry for a moment before turning his head towards the main counter. He got up out of his chair and proceeded towards the area, leaving Henry seated at the table. He stepped up to the counter and announced, "Jess." He watched as the girl who brought them their drinks walked over to the opposite side of the counter and looked at him. "Yes, sir?" She asked. Ruben paused for a moment, he was... honestly surprised regarding the way everyone wrote his appearance off as perfectly normal. It wasn't like this in the mainland, it was... more arduous, to say the least. But this... this was pleasant. Welcome, even. He snapped out of his pondering and said, "The beverage. Was. Delectable. Thank you."

Henry slapped himself in the forehead. Even he, as a huge ass lizard, had managed to not be socially inept. When Ruben moved back over to the table, Henry dragged his hand down his snout. "I meant more when she came over here." He said. "Forget it." He sighed, looking over to see that the brunette woman was caught in an awkward expression that was a cross between embarassment, confusion, and humor. She looked like she didn't know if she was supposed to laugh or... well, Henry didn't know. "Back on topic, I'm happy to assist you with your research, Ruben." He said. "I would be my pleasure as a teacher to see students grow and prosper."

"Your assistance. Is. Greatly. Appreciated." Ruben replied, "Please inform. Any other. Students. And staff. Whom you believe. Would benefit. Or enjoy. The opportunity." He slowly rose from his chair and said, "I will. Continue. My commute. About the. Academy. It was a pleasure. Making your. Acquaintance. Henry." He extended his limb and pulled the old trick from before. Henry smiled, and clapped his hand against Ruben's and shook firmly, but did not rise fromt he chair. "You go on ahead then. I'm going to stay here and finish my coffee." he said. "Enjoy the island. Hopefully the sun comes out again soon, you can show off your beach body." Henry laughed.