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Marlow was impressed. He hadn't exactly expected to meet anybody on the island that paid attention to business, let alone recognize his contacts. He was also a bit concerned that he might have been a bit too rash to mention Metasang. The logos of it and all its subsidiaries were displayed prominently on a vast majority of medical equipment in the labs. While that didn't seem to bother Ambrose or Vasile any, there were bound to be others that would not dismiss the connection so easily.

"It would have been a risk if my father and I hadn't signed a contract acknowledging the risk of treatment. There was even a little subsection where I agreed to let them keep my remains for an extensive autopsy if it would help their research. As I said," He downed the rest of his drink, "I was tricked."

Ambrose nodded, a bitter expression crossing his face as it became pretty apparent that Marlow's disappearence would likely not be investigated despite his ties to the real world.
"That's a real pity, there. It seems like Feral Labs IS covering their bases then. Damn." He sighed, taking another swig and adjusting his position on the stool. "We were all tricked... or just damn unlucky - as Vasile said with Avery.

How did the conversation always find its way back to this? Perhaps it was just some sort of requisite ice-smashing topic when it came to meeting newcomers. It was something to talk about OTHER than the whole losing your humanity depressing talk.

But how to change the conversation without probing into something awkaward or otherwise depressing? "So... ah... Marlow? Other than being prepped to take over a multimillion dollar business... what sorts of things did you do? Motocycle riding seems to have been one of them... anything else?"

Whether he saw the wink or not, Vasile seemed to puff up at the mention of sushi, a sly smile crossing his lips as he perched himself up a barstool, looking more than a little pleased with himself. "Luckily, them seem to spoil up in the food and drink department," he nodded, raising his glass.

"I might have to be inventive, but I'm sure I'll manage to find a few thrills." He managed to keep a pleasant face even as he pictured himself exploring a deep underground cave... by crawling across the ceiling on his belly. "But for now, I'm simply enjoying the company."

Ambrose nodded. "This is true. I've made some closer friends here than I ever had back 'home.'" He agreed. "Perhaps it's the stressful environment, but people do tend to be friendlier here than most situations. Though you do run into a few of the particularly bad apples. If you see a tiger man, tread carefully. Jamal's anger is easy to rile up, and he has a axe to grind with the staff something fierce. Not that I blame him for being upset - but sometimes his anger is ... misplaced." Ambrose phrased it carefully, reaching for a refill.

"But as far as entertainment... aside from spending time with Angelina.." He gave a small sly grin... "I do fencing - not that there is much in the way for opponents here... I participated in a soccer match the other night, I watch a lot of movies, go for strolls around the beach or through the jungle... and like I mentioned, there's a new arcade and weight room."

Vasile nodded. "Referee thats a good idea. And I wanna play soccer next time you guys do that," he said to Ambrose. "I've noticed I'm agile now when I want to be." The fox man nodded proudly. "Seems to really be the only thing I've noticed that's changed about me mentally... that has anything to do with foxes, if you catch me drift," he said pointedly to Ambrose.

He stretched and tossed his head again. "I should host another film festival!"

"It's been a while since I've had 'childish' fun, but I wouldn't pass up any chance to enjoy myself. You'll have to let me know when things come up," he nodded graciously before gesturing over his shoulder to Vasile. "Though this one seems to be doing a fine job of making sure I eat well and meet the most interesting people. The evening has been a pleasure."