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Morning, Norman!

I've got a theory on that, actually. It has to do with intent and expectation. When we speak our first language, we speak it easily and with the intent that everyone understands it. But if I were to try speaking a different language on purpose, I'd have the expectation that only those who speak that language would understand it, and probably coupled with the intent that others don't. Even knowing there's some kinda automatic translation magic around here, subconsciously I'd still know it's a different language.

I'm more curious about accents sticking around, personally.

That's incredibly clever of you - and it makes perfect sense! See, this is why I like you, Steven. You always think of the stuff I don't. We come at everything from such different angles, but it's never actually a problem. It's terrific.

Accents could also be intent, you know. Because people aren't going to think about whether or not the words sound the same to everyone else. They know that's what they sound like when they talk.

[D'awww, Norman likes him.]

Me personally, I don't see why coming at things from different angles should ever be a problem to begin with. Unless the other angle gets people hurt, then it's worth it to disagree. But most of the time, you need that other angle to see stuff that's hidden from view. And if there's stuff I'm not seeing, I'd want someone else to point it out too.

I suppose? Accents come just as naturally as a first language though and that's what's got me wondering. I guess if I'm talking to someone who's not British, I'd be a little more aware of my accent, but it's not like I could change it. That's just how I talk. Just like how someone who only speaks Spanish might be aware, but unable to change it. Feels like it's kind of the same thing, in my eyes.

Hmm. Maybe! Or maybe ... consider this: people's accents are so inextricably part of who they are that the magic can't separate it like it can the language. I've been trying to understand magic a little more, lately, especially given that it's bound to interfere with my work no matter how I go about it. If I can prepare for it ... the effects may not be as severe.

Oh, that might be it. I don't know all too much about magic, myself. It might be intuitive enough, but it always strikes me as a wee bit fickle.

I hope you can figure it out, though. From how I understand it, this world's magic and the fog's powers are the main reason most attempts to help folks or bring about change go to pot. And I expect that's why a lot of people have given up on trying. Unpredictable stuff happens and just makes everything worse.

From some of the conversations I've been having, 'a wee bit' is an understatement. Fiddleford has practically given up on doing anything substantial with the amazing amount of scientific knowledge he has, because something has always gone terribly wrong for him and affected everyone. And I don't know, I'm starting to second guess myself about the Epigaea Project, it might just only get more people hurt, and that's the last thing I need. I'm so tired of hurting people.

[no, Norman, the last thing you need is that first pulse hitting the peninsula ... and given the origin point, Steven's going to feel it before you do]

I dunno, I think that's a real difficult question.

Personally, I'm not gonna say you should continue, cause that's not up to me. If you don't feel good about it, probably best to step away from it. Thing is, folks are already hurting, aren't they? And if nobody tries to make things better, they won't get better. Doesn't mean the person who has to put in the effort is you, though! Taking a risk like that is a choice you make, not a responsibility.

[Once he's sent that message, he gets up for a glass of water. It's still a while to go till daybreak, so now's a good time to stretch his legs. (Incoming pulse? Whaa)]

I know it's a choice - but you're not quite right there. It's still a responsibility for me ... if it goes wrong. Anything that happens to people in the aftermath would be my fault, and I don't need any more blood on my hands.

Oh, sorry, I didn't mean it like that. Once you take the risk, it is your responsibility. What I meant is it's not your responsibility to take that risk in the first place. There's other folks who can look into these things. It doesn't have to be you who takes that plunge.

But, Steven ... yes, it does. How many other people here have both pharmaceutical knowledge on the doctorate level and access to the materials? I almost feel as though not trying would be the larger crime... of inaction.

I get your point, I do, but maybe someone else can take the plunge differently.

Maybe Mana can give all the necessary ingredients, for example. And then all that's left is to figure out what they are and replicate them as needed. Or maybe she can make magical amulets that have the same sort of effect as medication. The sky's the limit, is what I'm saying.

Mana.

Steven, you're a genius! Mana is the missing component! When Peter tried to recreate [he catches himself while typing and deletes 'his web fluid', thank goodness, as he realizes he isn't sure if Steven knows] a project from home, he couldn't do it. He had to buy it from Mana.

Maybe whatever component she added - which we're still trying to isolate - could be reproduced or bought in bulk to add to things!

[In fact, Steven was thinking of the web fluid too. But if Norman won't acknowledge it, he won't either. Peter really tried to avoid telling Steven until he couldn't hide it anymore.]

Maybe! Or maybe she's got some other solution for it. Won't know till you ask her about it. You just gotta make sure you're real specific, before you end up with medicine that gives people unstoppable giggles or something like that.

So I've heard. I mean - look at Oscorp. I said I just wanted my New York office, and I ended up with a lobby that looks like Picasso tried to recreate Times Square.

It's sweet that she tried to make it feel like home, at least! Thought that counts and all that.

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< HasNoFear > (let's say that Shade pulse hasn't hit yet)

<DrOsborn> omg what if when it hits it cuts off the convo

< HasNoFear > Perfect!

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TY FOR GIVING ME AN IC BRIDGE TO THIS

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