#n. thropoid

[the-c0nquerer-w0rm]

Posting here too because I spent too damn long on this and I wanted to draw team Odious at least once before the arc ends

[n-odious-tropy]

Hello Odie! Do you think we will be able to develop technology that makes it possible for one’s consciousness to be uploaded digitally?

Also, do you think a person would lose their anatomy to reject being uploaded once they are dead?

Also also, do you think there is a time window between living and dying large enough to complete an upload of sorts?

Just spitballing!

/Jakey <3

This is...a rather disturbing hypothetical you've presented to me. Philosophers would surely have a field day laying out the potential ethical concerns of such an action.

Firstly, according to the multiverse theory, there should be a dimension that exists in which this technology does exist and functions as intended. In fact I believe I've heard of such technology. Back in...

...Uh...well.

Ahem.

Let's just say years ago before I arrived here, I've heard tale of a rogue A.I that kept charge of an underground library. I've never seen it with my own two eyes, but word of mouth claimed that before the collapse of society someone was used as the basis for such a machine. I dread to imagine such a scenario. Nothing I can confirm personally, however, but it's a very likely statistic. I should hope to never find myself in such a scenario. When I die, I would prefer to remain dead. I've lived long enough. I've been ready for death to claim me for years now and it's a wonder I've managed to persist. I know not why I've decided to stick around, yet here I am.

I dread to imagine what you've thought in that fuzzy head of yours, but whatever it is the answer is no.

[herr-zyme]

You work out?! Spill your routine, brother!

/Jacob

Well well mein furry little Freund, I do in fact work out! Takes hard work to maintain this physique! Of course, it's not all about the workout. I maintain a strict diet and take many vitamins and supplements.

I'll leave you with this at least. On an average day I lift weights in sets of 5, do at least 50 squats per day, and do crunches for my abs. Plus on occasion I throw in a quick 5 mile jog for cardio. Of course, the muscular growth is aided by my serum but that is a trade secret Schatz~

[mercworm]

They. Are. Here.

Together.

[nthropoid]

Does anyone here wrestle?

[drnitrusbrio-science]

give someone a compliment tag them and be nice

You do realize this means I am going to have to say something nice about everyone? ...Alright. Where should I begin?

N. Gin is the sweetest person I know. Even though he - annoyingly enough - insists on calling me "Lord" and treat me like I am his superior, I consider him to be my closest friend. @nginiamhim

Ah, Cortex. Well, he does know how to put on a show, that's for sure. Although I don't say it much, I do appreciate his flair for the dramatic. And I suppose he's sort of handsome sometimes. @cortexrules

... That doesn't mean I don't still resent him!

Nina, my favorite niece. She has grown into such an evil, mischievous little lady. I am very proud of her and I cannot wait to witness the evil deeds that she will surely accomplish in the future. @ninacortexrocks 

I have found Nova to be very kind and caring. Especially for N. Gin and Nina. I am sure she would be there if I were to need something. I would also like to think we have bonded over our mutual hatred for Cortex. @novacortex

Nour is definitely my favorite person to have midnight coffees with. Our conversations by the coffee machine at the brink of dawn are one of the highlights of my night. @ncode-suggests 

Tropy. My colleague, and by verbal agreement, my friend. I find his work fascinating, and despite his irredeemable lack of knowledge about the modern world, I think he's a very intelligent man. @ntropy-masteroftime

Oh, Nicole! A very delightful person. Since she and I share a mutual interest in alcohol, so I finally have someone that can try my drinks and not just shrug and say “it’s good”. I have a special bourbon stored away for New Year’s that I plan to share with her. @nicoletrivia 

And lastly, Jacob... Well... We went to the same school. I guess I admire his courage, or his stupidity, for volunteering for my experiment back then. I am also very glad that he doesn't want to kill me anymore. @nthropoid 

[n-odious-tropy]

Odious, I'm just about ready to set out for Scurvy's. Sedrick should be fine handling the ship, Leonard will be searching for the convoy using my spycams, and Jacob and Iris will be attacking the Hull Cutter directly. While you don't have to come along, I can carry you there as I fly over. What will you be doing?

Excellent. Stations are appropriately covered and I've left access to my portable rift generator to Leonard in case he catches the convoy. It's now or never. If we're lucky, this meeting might just nip the war in the bud before any casualties can occur. Yes, I did say we and I'm not taking it back. I already told you, I'm coming with you. While it's most appropriate for a captain to remain with the ship, I'm the primary target. If they focus on me, if or when things go belly up, hopefully it'll give you ample opportunity to retreat. I know that's not a favorable option to you, but an option nonetheless. Regardless, you're not doing this alone.

Now then. Shall we?

[n-odious-tropy]

...I hate this dreadful feeling. I hate the fact that I don't...really know its origin. Every other feeling has a clear beginning, a clear end but...not this.

Not this time.

These dreaded last few days have been so uneventful. I should be at peace! It's not fair, I should be grateful for it.

Bugger...ever since Jacob hasn't come back to the lab it's been too quiet.

...Sigh...

Have I finally done it this time? Have I managed to drive him away like I do with everyone else? Maybe he's mad at me...maybe he finally saw me for how I really am. Just a miserable, bitter man.

...I thought this was what I wanted, didn't I? Didn't I want him gone?

Perhaps I...didn't. No...no not truly-

Hm?

...Jacob? Is that you?

Jacob! Come back I-!

Jacob?