#the labhands

[sweetsuke]

little drawing of @nebul0la's labhands ocs <3 <3 <3

[smilingindoctrinator]

"Mr. Luciano, sir?" Kats voice was unusually small, she genuinely sounded a little nervous which was so unusual for her. She stepped into the lab to see her boss for the first time since. "If... if you are sending me back to HR I understand but... well I didn't know what you were trying to do the other night so I thought I would come back here first and... apologize I guess. I'm sorry for however I must have disappointed you sir. that was the last thing I ever wanted to do. "

Luciano stood from his seat instantly, a laugh leaping from his lips. He closes the distance and, hesitating half a moment to show that the gesture is not aggressive, he sweeps Kat into a hug, petting her hair with tiny, distressed giggles.

“I’m so sorry, pet,” he gasps, giving her a gentle squeeze. “These past few nights have been dreadful--I can’t control myself during the episodes, some kind of supernatural condition, I--it wasn’t me, pet, it wasn’t me. I’m so sorry that I hurt you. I’m so relieved that you’re quick and clever and alright.”

[smilingindoctrinator]

Kat had stayed to wokr after hours, not at all unusual for her, especially with her latest set of new assignments, things she needed to learn if she wanted to take the next step in her career. It wasn't uncommon to hear the boss singing at this hour, filling the near-empty lab with his beautiful song... tonight his voice was particularly entrancing though, and she found herself not only swaying to the lovely tune but following it to the room with the large aquarium...

”Carry me south, to the sea Along with your memories of me We were born in the water Now we'll return to Thee...”

Prior to sunset, Luciano had thought it would be reasonably safe to remain in his lab overnight; once his lab techhad left after their required hours he would be alone, and a danger to no one, as he occupied himself taking cell samples from the colourful assortment of nudibranches in their massive 80-gallon tank. However, he had neglected to check that all of them were actually leaving.

And so he was not expecting to hear footsteps behind him as he lilted to the sterile air, his thrall thrumming in the clean white walls. It was only when he caught sight of a reflection in the aquarium glass that he paused, and smiled slowly, a saccharine sigh passing his lips as he forgot entirely about work. He turned, languid, giving the tech a dreamy look.

How lovely it would be to return her to the water that had once been her home.

“Hello, pet,” he cooed. “Come to look at the little ones...? Come here, sweetheart...”

[smilingindoctrinator]

"Mr Silva, Sir? could I maybe have a few moments of your time? I would like to discuss some things.. " She closed the office door behind her, fidgeting her gloved hands just a little, though her medication was preventing any deep feelings of nervousness she would normally have had. "It's about my job... career really.. " She knew, somewhere deep down, a scrap case like her would likely not advance in the company. She was lucky to be alive. But Luciano was kind to her, perhaps it was worth a try.

Luciano steeples his fingers, elbows on his desk as he smiles over his hands at his labhand, curious as to what has darling Kat so worked up. He’s never seen her quite so hesitant to ask a question before--surely, it’s not going to be out of line? He didn’t recall a single incident in which he’d had to re-mediate Kat’s re-education for any reason besides common maintenance.

“Have a seat, pet. Is there something you want to run by me?” He gestures to the comfortable velvet chair in front of his desk, and slides forward the bowl of york mints as well. “You’re thinking about your career with the company? That sounds productive of you.”

[smilingindoctrinator]

ooh can i ask what each of the labhand's songs are?

[Labhands reblog this with your songs! Bonus points for links/vids!]

stringedtheory abxille quiescentmezzo pumpdupkix @cuttlinglabtech 

[smilingindoctrinator]

I'm still not sure how to feel about this. On one hand it's cute that he cares for his labhands but, on the other hand it's terrifying since he re-educated them and manipulates them!

[Exactly 8)]

[smilingindoctrinator]

Stop making cute stuff with the labhands omg. I can't wait to see you interact with them more, especially the obes that have not had a lot of interactions like Isha and Kiki

[HEY GUYS GO BOTHER abxille AND stringedtheory THEY’RE ADORABLE]

[smilingindoctrinator]

OK BUT LUC DOES SPECIAL THINGS FOR THE LAB HANDS RIGHT LIKE HE DOES SPECIAL BIRTHDAY STUFF AND HE THROWS CUTE LIL PICNICS FOR THEM LIKE A CARING DAD RIGHT Im in need of cute hc's

[YES HE DOES. Luc gets all his labhands personalized birthday gifts, provides free lemonade in their break room, has monthly “science parties” where he has them assist with a more complex experiment, will literally sit down and give them advice or comfort if and when they need it, and occasionally brings in boxes of sweets for them to share during the work week.

Each of his labhands has a personal mask that was used in their re-education that they were allowed to keep, and a song or tune to go along with it that is theirs. When he hums or sings that tune, it picks up a trigger he’s planted in their heads and calms/soothes them.]