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Journals of LabTech 123


Wed Oct 20, 2004 4:50pm

Wow, INTERNET! I feel dumb not knowing too much about INTERNET. redface Thanks LabTech101 for assembling all the necessary parts for me! Still feel some sort of guilty looking at INTERNET at work. Gambino will definitely not like it. But hey who cares, I'm setting my INTERNET private, he'll not see it. Hahahah xd  

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Journals of LabTech722


Wednesday, October 20, 2004 5:35 PM

Today, before leaving work I stopped by the staff lounge for a friendly game of Texas Hold'em with 062. He is retiring in a week or two and I wanted him to have a fun time before he left.

He said he didn't know how to play poker and didn't seem that interested in playing, but said he was game for a hand or two. I taught him the ropes and he seemed to catch on quickly. He seemed like a real nice guy, so I was taking it easy on him ... even though I swear there were a few times when I thought I caught him using the mechanic's grip. (Maybe 957's paranoia is rubbing off on me).

I was up about 20 g, (small-time game, just for fun, ya know?) and i caught a hand where I knew I stood more than a good chance to catch a straight flush. He was representing pocket kings or a straight draw or something. I forget exactly. When he mumbled something about beginner's luck I got suspicious. I mucked the hand but when he showed me his cards I knew something was up. I started counting cards just to see if I could catch 062 short-stacking the deck. He always seemed to catch these great hands while I kept on coming up short.

Suddenly this siren went off. A voice over the loud-speaker said, "RETURN TO YOUR WORKSTATIONS IMMEDIATELY! SECURITY LEVEL ONE HAS BEEN BREACHED. PLEASE WAIT AT YOUR POST UNTIL G CORP SECURITY VERIFIES YOUR CREDENTIALS."

I went back to my desk and played it cool until I was validated and let off my shift. But I was so hopping mad I can't even remember who came by to look at my credentials! I swear there were cards missing from that deck. In 6 hands I never saw the jack or queen of diamonds show up. Is 062 just another rounder trying to pass himself as a fish?! I know he had those diamonds up his sleeve. Now I am really gunning for 062's graveyard position. I don't even care if he loses his precious pension plan. I am going to get him fired.

By the way, thanks to all the friends who staked me for tonight. I will pay you back with my winnings. I'm not the kind of guy to forget a favor.  

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Journal of LabTech 101



Wednesday, October 20th, 2004
6:06 pm

My boss 247 told me to bring one of the new shipment containers to the lab. This thing was pretty heavy. I was about to load it onto the forklift, but 957 told me he was going to take it home to finish setting up his Homer Infernut Table. Good thing I've got a strong back. I get it from my mom.

Anyways, I kind of underestimated the weight of the container and so, I was stumbling the whole way. While I was carrying it down to the stairwell, I noticed the light on the elevator door turned green when I got near. eek

I remember that whenever 247 or 062 walks by the elevator doors that the light turns green! I must've gotten a promotion! heart

So as I stumbled towards the door, it opened and I stepped in. Imagine my surprise as I fell forward into an empty shaft! eek It was SOOOO FUN!! Like barreling down the tunnels of one of those water parks when I was 7. domokun I must've descended about 10 levels before the shaft finally shot me out into this area I had never been in before.

It was lit with all green lights, and there were gigantic tubes filled with neon colored liquids. As I got closer, I noticed that there were all kinds of different pets floating in the tubes. eek

As I stepped closer, suddenly, the room turned red and a loud siren went off!

"GET BACK TO YOUR PLAYSTATIONS IMMEDIATELY! SENORITY LEVEL ONE HAS BEEN REACHED. PLEASE WAIT TO POST UNTIL G CORP SENORITY VERIFIES YOUR DENTURES." (whatever that means)

At that point, a bunch of men in black, padded suits came into the room. One of them knocked me in the head with a black, wooden stick. That wasn't very nice. crying They asked me what I was doing in here, andI told them I was just moving the large container to the lab and got lost. One of the other men yelled at me, saying something like,"YEH RIGHT you lousy piece of--" But, at that moment, my boss 247 came in and told the bad men to go away. I was on the verge of tears at this moment and I asked 247 why they were keeping pets in here. He told me that this place was where the rich pets sleep and that these men are paid to guard them and that they are very protective of the pets because of this. That is so cool! I wish I had people to guard me like this when I go to sleep. When I go to sleep at home, I'm afraid of the monsters underneath my bed. But yeah, 247 told me that I shouldn't come down here anymore for my own good. I agree.

My head still hurts a bit. I could use some coffee right about now and maybe some marshmallows. I wonder where I left my cup of coffee?  

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Journals of LabTech 247



Wednesday, October 20, 2004 @ 9:37 PM
I gave up on the fuse. Nobody seems to know where it is. It's no matter though, I can place that research on hold. The shipment arrived today. There were dozens of forklifts, all carrying top secret materials. LabTech722 asked what was in them, and I of course, lied to him. Sure, I know what's in a few of them, but I don't know what was in all of them, as I so curtly told him. I did, however, get my box and have started looking through the contents. The confidential documents were amazing! G Corp is on the verge of something amazing and breakthrough, and I'm going to be a part of it!

Wait, no, even better, I will spearhead it! I don't need the other techs on my team! I, and I alone will create the wonder drug of G Corp, and the title and fame will be mine! I'll be moved down to level 41, I'll have my own corner desk (hell, my own corner of the entire floor), a full budget, a seat on the research lab's board, and I may even win an acknowledgement from Mr. Gambino himself!

The other techs can't know about this. I'll have to deal with them. Like Grunny. Let's hope the erase on this works...

I gave up on the fuse. I don't know where it is, but I don't have to worry about it anymore. That project was put on hold for some time, and when we do resume it, I'll just blame the loss on LabTech101. It's not like he's quick enough to defend himself anyway. I'm guessing though, my spark plug ended up with my cot- I'm starting to think management didn't take it after all. But then, where could it be? I could really use some sleep- even if it is under my desk. Productivity is still number one for me, but some other things seem to have become, how you say, number 0.5. Sleep is important, as I'm going to need my wits about me.

I took some time to write a suggestion to management regarding the clearance cards available. I've noticed LabTech957 coming in late- slacker that he is. He came in this morning complaining about having to take the stairs and that he wasn't authorized to use the elevators. So, I filled out a FRSM - 80 (Form Request: Suggestion to Management) that we enable Elevator Shaft access for employees and close down the stairwells. They don't need the elevators, the elevator shaft is a perfectly direct line. And besides, it will help keep them productive since it will be such a huge effort to leave. We can be even MORE productive for G Corp!  

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Journals of LabTech912



[October 20th, 2004]

Thank you to everyone who gave me such nice compliments about my LabCoat. I'm beginning to come around to liking it. but, the pants... such an ugly color. crying

Oh My! We just had our first fire drill since I started here. At least I think it was a drill. They would have probably used a louder siren if it was real, right? Even so, it was pretty intense with all those guards running around, and telling us where to evacuate to. I'm not sure that I liked the fact that they all had guns though. That was a bit scary, but I kinda understand why Mr. Gambino has the guards carry them. Terrorists. And hackers. And bad bad evil men who would try to steal the things that we're working on. sweatdrop

... Not that we're working on anything special. Uh Oh. The boa is acting up again, I gotta run. eek  

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Journals Of LabTech 062


Thurssday, October 21, 2004 @ 5:44AM

Strange order came in today. They want experiment #410039 to be injected to a dead rabbit. What good with that do? Oh well, orders are orders. It's not like anything matters anymore, it's better to wrap up experiment #410042 before my retirement. I can't believe how far we've gotten with this experiment though, the regeneration rate was fantastic!

Heard 957's got a pretty spiffy Home Internet Theatre. I can't wait to install one of my own once we get our new house! heart  

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Journals of LabTech722



Thursday, October 21, 2004 8:10 AM
This morning when I arrived at work (only a few minutes after 7 AM) I was immediately escorted to Mr. Gambino's office by an armed security guard. Was itabout my tardiness? I was only a few minutes late. Surely Mr. Gambino wouldn't fire me for being a few minutes late it . I thought of LabTech013 and shivered.

I was in poor shape. My clothes were wrinkled from sleeping in them and I felt fuzzy and disoriented. Last night did not go well at the casino table. Bad beat, after bad beat saw my stack of chips melt in front of me until I found myself going all in on a dead hand with a 3 of clubs and a 7 of diamonds and no help from the river cards. I'm not sure what happened ... I am such a controlled, disciplined player. Anyway, I don't want to talk about it. I lost over 80,000 g last night. That always puts me in a bad mood.

Mr. Gambino stood up from his desk when I walked in. "Come IN!", he said to me, his booming voice echoing in the cavernous office. He had a very unnerving grin on his face.

"Uhhh, Mr. Gambino, sir, what can I do for you?", I asked.

"No, its more like .... WHAT I CAN DO FOR YOU, BWAAAHAAAHAA. Heard about your run of bad luck at my casino last night. Tough break, kid. Sometimes, the cards just don't go your way, eh? In fact, from what I hear, you've had nothing but bad luck with cards since you started working for me. "

Mr. Gambino shuffled through some papers at his desk. "Have a seat, son", he told me. I sat across from him on the tiny stool in front of his desk. He towered over me, still standing. "In fact, It looks like you are in debt by almost 900 thousand gold, now ... that's not good, 722. And it reflects very poorly on me. I can't have people saying I employ gambling addicts and scam artists at G Corp. I have enough Public Relations scandals, er, I mean issues .... look, what I mean is, you need to get a handle on this problem!"

"Oh, it's under control sir," I told him nervously. "Its all but taken care of ... tonight I am going to make it all back and with that money I can --"

"722, you are more pathetic than my own son Gino. Now stop quivering over there and listen to me!" Mr. Gambino's face grew stern. "Tell you what I'm gonna do," he said. "Since I am THE MOST POWERFUL MAN IN GAIA, I am going to do you a huge favor ...". Mr. Gambino took a long drag on his cigar while I twitched nervously. "I sent one of my men out to consolidate all of your outstanding debt. No need to thank me, I'm happy to do it. I always take care of employees who are loyal to G Corp."

I breathed a huge sigh of relief. "Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you", I said. "If there is any way I can repay you ...".

"Yes ... Lets both think about how you can repay me", he interrupted. "I know there is no financial way for you to pay me back ... but maybe we can work out some sort of ... arrangement."

"Of course, sir! I mean, I could work late nights at the facility, or pick up a graveyard shift here or there. Whatever it takes, Mr. Gambino."

"No. That's not exactly what I had in mind." Mr. Gambino took out a sheet of company letterhead from his desk drawer and began scribbling. "No, I think I know just what you can do for me ... something a little more ... experimental." He smiled wildly, almost maniacally as he folded up the stationary into an envelope and sealed it. "Take this to LabTech247. He will tell you how you can repay me."

I sat trembling in my seat, locked into a trance.

"NOW!" Mr. Gambino's fist pounded the desk. I lurched up out of my seat.

"Of course, sir! Right away. Consider it done. Whatever you need --", I stammered.

"OUT!" He thrust the letter into my hands and pointed to the door.  

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Journals of LabTech909


Thursday, October 21st, 2004 10:25 am

It's a beatiful day...not that I could tell since I live and work in an underground facility. I did over hear though that they're going to install an Atmosphere Holo Dome(AHD). It's suppose to create a realisic sky line underground so you feel like you're above ground. How cool is that? I wouldn't mind seeing blue skys again. I think the concrete walls and fluorescent lights are making me depressed, but not today.

I don't know what came over me this morning. I felt a cloud just lifted away from my head. I walked into the lab today and happily waved HI to everyone on the way to my desk. Everyone turned and said Hi back, it never felt better.

I took out the brown coffee mug with a chinese character on it. It had 2 strokes that goes horizantal and parrellel and then a wish bone like marking that goes in between the 2 horizantal lines. Too bad I can't read it, I'm an ABC, but atleast it looks cool. Any hoot, this was the coffee mug left on my desk the other day filled-to-the-brim with very good coffee that I might add.

I went to the breakroom and filled it up with not-up-to-par coffee, drank a few sip and ready to work. I think I'll go ask 247 for some help on that PBT.  

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Journals of LabTech 138




Wednesday Thursday, October 21, 2004
10:38 AM

Gosh! Yesterday there was some sort of accident that happened because alarms went off in that booming voice-of-God kind of way and said "RETURN TO YOUR WORKSTATIONS IMMEDIATELY! SECURITY LEVEL ONE HAS BEEN BREACHED. PLEASE WAIT AT YOUR POST UNTIL G CORP SECURITY VERIFIES YOUR CREDENTIALS." A team of men in white coats that I've never seen before ran past my work desk but I didn't see where they went after that. I'm still not sure what happened and no one's talked about it yet on the department forums. I'm surprised that paranoid very paranoid jerk 957 hasn't brought it up yet. Isn't this sort of thing right up his alley?

This new paperweight is great though! Gosh it's so small and gold and shiny, I love it! crying  

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Journal of LabTech 101




Thursday, October 21th, 2004
1:45 pm

Finally finished moving all the large containers into the lab storage area. After that I decided to take a break, so I went to the break room to get some coffee. On my way there while I was passing 138's desk, I felt a tug on my sleeve. It was 138 and she looked all excited. She said,"Hey 101! Check out my new paperweight!" It appeared to be sculpted out of gold and shaped like a circular tube. The middle of it was clear like glass, and every so often, a spark would shoot from one end to the other like bottled lightning! I was like,"COOL!!!" heart I asked her where she got it, and she said she found it. Gosh, she's so lucky to find cool stuff like this. All I ever found was a pet sleeping room and all I have to show for it is this bump on my head. stressed

I finally got to the breakroom and opened my locker. To my surprise, my coffee mug was missing! eek Yeah, the cool looking one with the Japanese symbol for "Ten" or "Heaven." I got that mug back in the day when I used to play Street Fighter. Akuma was my favorite character. Sigh... anyways... I suppose the theme of today is some people are lucky enough to find cool stuff, and others just lose cool stuff they already have. crying  

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Journals of LabTech137



Thursday, October 21, 2004
2:37 pm

Man... seems like I picked the right day to sleep in :]

LabTech138 explained to me about the drill yesterday and all the commotion that came with it. Definitely something I'd rather avoid.

I finally built up the courage to ask LabTech138 if she would like to take a break with me later to get something to eat. I figure this might be the best way to learn more about her. I get nervous when I see her... it took me like a week to find the nerve to say something. I think shes really special somehow.. I hope she thinks I'm worth her time :]

Everyone sees me as some kind of bigshot who's great at everything, which is mostly true.. but sometimes when I'm alone at night I feel like a shy, helpless little girl... which often leads to hours of crying into my pillow. I think if I could become closer to LabTech138 then I can show the other guys how manly I am by being the alpha male and taking a suitable mate for myself. I think I must be sick.. am I sick? haha...

LabTech957 is supposed to be throwing a Internet Party at his place on Saturday. I was kind of thinking of going to check out his electronics as most men know that the size and clarity of your home entertainment system directly relates to the size of your.. *ahem* As I was about to tell him I was gonna go, I noticed that LabTech138 wasn't invited. If I went and she didn't that prolly wouldnt sit too well with her, so I have decided to back out. Damn is anyone gonna go to that party anyway? That poor guy.. if no one shows its gonna destroy his mind.

Oh well what can you do? Another wonderful day in the lab :]  

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Journals of LabTech 138



Thursday, October 21, 2004
2:45 PM

I ran into Labtech137 in the break room. I asked him about the alarm and he said he wasn't around yesterday so he didn't hear it. Gosh, he must really be ahead of our work schedule if he was able to take a day off in the middle of the week especially when Mr. Gambino put us all on such a tight schedule! 137 is really great! I think I like him, but I don't really know what to do about it. I don't really know much about dating. sweatdrop

Why did Father have to send me to an all-girls academy?? I shouldn't have studied chem so hard in university and I should have studied boys instead.. *sigh*

So I looked for Labtech912 because she knows A LOT more about guys than I do. She was typing stuff up at her desk next to LabTech126 but I asked her if I could talk to her in private because this sort of thing is embarassing to talk about, you know? crying Plus, I don't want to give 957 credit, but, maybe Mr. Gambino does have cameras everywhere, and work relationships are strictly forbidden cry Well, everyone knows there's something going on between 912 and 126 but the boss and 101, but I'm not sure if 101 knows about the birds and bees yet. Hopefully he doesn't have cameras set up in the restrooms because that's where we went and then I told her about my problem. She said that because 137 is great at everything and great people like challenges, that I should "play it cool in the beginning" and act like I don't want to date him so that he will like me even more. That's so weird! If I want something I usually go get it, but I will try what she says.

Back to work for now! eek  

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Journals of LabTech 247


Friday, October 22, 2004 @ 1:30 AM
I can't let the small box out of my sight. I don't really trust anyone- well, anyone who isn't 130% behind everything G Corp is doing.

I only have trust in two people right now, LabTech101 because he'll do anything I say, and LabTech722 thanks to Mr. Gambino. I was wondering when that gambling would catch up with him. All the money Gambino had been loaning him had tracking bugs in it- we watched the money flow out of Gambino like water from a hose. It's going to take a lifetime to pay off that debt to Gambino, and that's where I come in.

I've been working on a live bacteria that is best described as the "synthetic fountain of youth". The right dosage slows the aging process making us live longer, if not forever. Currently, I've developed a low-dosage patch, but I'm not nearly stupid enough to try it on myself. I'm also not going to try it on LabTech101; I need his mindless compliance. LabTech722 though, he's the perfect candidate. I'll still have to watch him for side effects, but I'll have plenty of time for that. He's got a long life ahead of him for G Corp.

A very long life ahead of him.

Mr. Gambino is so brilliant! He knew we could never afford live human subjects, so he simply bought one the easy way by exploiting one of his own employees. Sheer brilliance is at the center of our great corporation!  

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Journals of LabTech722


Friday, October 22, 2004 7:40 AM
I am so relieved! When I left Mr. Gambino's office yesterday morning I thought something really bad would happen to me. Everyone has been whispering about a connection between 247 and the disappearance of 013. But when I delivered the the letter to 247 he read it carefully and then said, "Well its your lucky day! I've been working on this great new quit-smoking patch and you get to be the lucky first person to test it out!"

"But I don't smoke", I said.

"What? Did I say quit-smoking patch? Hahaha! I meant hair-loss preventative," he said. "I always get the two projects mixed up ... Now the, erm, anti-hair-loss comes in this little patch that you stick on your arm. I notice your hair is thinning out on the top ... but you will see it growing back in no time!"

Well that was good news! I had been noticing more and more hair caught in my shower drain each morning. I usually can comb the hair over to hide the tiny bald-spot on the back of my head and I have used that spray-on stuff. It works pretty good. But a real cure! That would be nice! It sucks to be balding at age 23. 247 said that there were no side-effects to the patch whatsoever, so I didn't need to worry about a thing.

I am still worried about getting back into the big games at the casino. But I am out of money now, and Mr. Gambino forebade me from borrowing anything from anyone ... Maybe I should quit G Corp and try to find an environment more hospitable for my late night sessions. Besides, once I set my books straight I won't even need this lousy job anymore. I can just live like a king of my winnings!


On the lighter side, I had a blast with some of the lab rats yesterday. 137 and I set them up in a maze and were taking bets on which one would find the way out first. It was very competitive for a while, but then, MY RAT WON!
137 complained that my rat bit his rat and that it was an unfair advantage. He said the rats seemed to be acting strangely and rushed the rats off to the Lab Vet to get them examined. Personally, I think he was just trying to get out of paying me. I insisted he hand over the 20 gold before he left.