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kellyn-jiang:

“Number one, because it’s a miniature project to help me work out potential issues for my irrigation for the drawbridge. Number two, your home is far enough away from the city and in a natural basin, making it ideal as a research area. Number three, because you live in a house in the middle of the desert with no neighbours or friends, and maybe if your home was also an interesting and fun to visit landmark, that might change. And number four, because Sarah said I could.”

“I don’t want any of that.”

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kellyn-jiang:

“Irrigation system. You know, to make the soil less arid. I’m doing it in a labyrinthine design to allow the water to build up kinetic energy. Then I’m going to make a hydro dam, or possibly a water mill. Do you have a preference? Maybe a wind and water mill. Use both types of energy. There may also be fish. How do you feel about koi? They’re decorative, and generally pretty easy to care for. I was thinking it could all feed into a pond in the back. Maybe some water lilies. They’re very good for water oxygenation. I could even transplant a tree for some shade once the irrigation has made the soil more rich. Unless you want a Baobab. I could probably swing that.”

“Why would you do any of that? Why me?”

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kellyn-jiang:

“Don’t be an idiot. I’m not doing a rain dance, I’m doing a water dance. It helps me figure out where to bore down and locate ground water for the irrigation system I’m installing around your property. Don’t worry, I’ll do the digging myself.”

“Wait- What?”

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kellyn-jiang:

“Do you mind? I’m doing a water dance. It’s very scientific.”

“You should be careful. One mis-twist and you could hit us with a tornado.”

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kellyn-jiang:

Kellyn shrugged. Trusting Sarah probably wasn’t that good an idea. At least not when she had it out for Kipp. She felt kind of bad for him. She wasn’t willing to sign on to the theory of pyramids just yet, but he had kind of a rough go of it lately. “Fine. I guess I’ll walk you to your car. Or however you got here. There’s feral dogs around, don’t want them getting the jump on you before you finish explaining your - theory that might have the potential to have merit. Not that I’m agreeing with you or anything. I still think you’ve had too much sun. I’m just saying it might have merit. Maybe.”

Kipp nodded, resting the half-empty flask between his knees and leaning against the back of her office couch. He closed his eyes to rest for just a moment, thinking about the drive home. Her words mulled together into a hum, his head nodding as resting his eyes quickly turned into him falling asleep.

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kellyn-jiang:

Kellyn was exhausted and she’d just been watching. And asking questions. There may also have been some arguing in there and competitive use of whiteboard space. But still. She handed Kipp the fourth flask of water she’d distilled. “Here. Drink.” Staring at the whiteboard, she narrowed her eyes, thinking. “Let’s say I don’t completely disbelieve you. You can crash on my office couch if you want. Just don’t tell Sarah.”

Kipp took the flask from her, his brow furrowed a little. He wasn’t too tired to want to fight, but he was willing to pick it up another time. He shook his head as she offered for him to stay on her office couch. “I sleep better at home. I don’t trust Sarah.” He admitted, forgetting to thank her for offering.

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m-barcilon:

“Then what über important research can’t wait ‘till after the new year?”

“I just prefer it when it’s quiet.”

#max #maxine

m-barcilon:

“Working during the holidays, hm?”

“It’s the best time of year to work. Campus is pretty much empty for a little while.”

#maxine #max

“The lab is off-limits for now. I’m trying to work here.”

#otherstarter #open

kellyn-jiang:

“Don’t be such a baby. I can distill while you work. It’s not hard. Here. Every single whiteboard marker I possess, in a variety of colours and sizes.”

It was late. Much later than Kipp had realized. He leaned back in the office chair, covering his face with one hand as he rubbed his temples. “I think we have to call it a night. I’m tired. I have a long way home.”

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tahliad:

“You’re not alone in church.”

“I guess... that’s technically true.”

#tahlia

kellyn-jiang:

“Well that’s good. I can stop questioning your scientific method on the bathroom wall. Not that I did that. Much. Fine, your - unusual theories. I can distill some. I wouldn’t drink the tap water here. Lemme get a Bunsen burner, some glass piping, and an Erlenmeyer flask.”

“Forget it. I’ll just get something when I get home. Just get something for yourself and let’s get started.”

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kellyn-jiang:

“I’m still waiting for proof you have a theory that isn’t ‘cuz they’re too complex to have occurred naturally.’ I was warned not to take your class cuz it might involve a certain amount of nudity. And maybe also some blood sacrifices, but I just expect that these days.”

“Did Sarah tell you that? I swear to god, she thinks I started that rumour about her being a river rock. She’s been trying to prove it and get back at me for it. I didn’t start that rumour.”