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I got an email from another user earlier mentioning your name, so you will have to pardon my decision to electronically message you. I am simply killing time between projects and catching up on dozens of unanswered responses. Since it is my nature to be as complete as possible in my responding, I have opted to also follow up on mentioned names, places, and ideas sent in by many Gaians. Thank you in advance for your time...


-- LabTech247 --

I am part of a rebel faction that has been watching you for some time, and I am forcing myself into danger by even contacting you once. They know what you are doing. They have told the world, and now you are marked for death. I bid you either protect yourself well or conclude your scientific career.

You asked for info in your follow up, my darling. There you have it. And please keep yourself safe.

I also wish you luck with your hair. Mine is also falling out.

Whescha S. Barton

Marked for death? Hmmm, that's never good at all. Although I do hope that whoever it is understands I am carrying out the will of those higher than myself, nothing more. Beyond me is several other techs who even in my death will continue whatever research has not been done. I'm afraid that even if we ever were to do something terrible, nothing could stop it.

This doesn't leave our conversation, but while I was responsible for 013, it was not a choice I wanted to make. I would rather have seen him dead than suffer a fate like those I knew so long ago, people that truly were my friends.

You don't fail at G Corp. Around here, if you fail at your job, they make sure you fail at life too. I guess I'm doomed either way, eh? I must be hanging around 957 too much, his down in the mouth sayings are rubbing off on me.

-- LabTech247 --

Sir, I am so very sorry to bother you once again as you are a very busy man, but I have been directed by my team to mail you once again. They have me against a wall. I do not know what else to say than this:

The team has decided to "Rescue" you once they have cooked up a good enough plan using that badly-cluttered floorplan 722 had given us. I highly doubt anything like this would work, but they insist on trying.

You also might want to get rid of your current desk and trade it for a lighter, more light-use type. But that requires filling out forms...you know what? Nevermind. You won't have time for that, the end will come in a few days. Get some rest, please.

Whescha S. Barton, voice of the Gaian Crisis Squad

Nah, it's never a bother, really. One can only work so often. I mean, yes, work is my life and has been for longer than I can ever think back to, but there comes a point where you just need to well... stop working. The research will still get done, it isn't as if I'm the only tech working on this project either.

"Rescue" that's only slightly worrysome. That would require breaking into the complex. While I'm not opposed to that, it's hard to say what would happen by the time you got down here.... 26 sublevels is a lot of distance to cover. Plus, I'd hate to think what would happen to all the research (and us) if such a "security breach" ever occured. One never has before, so the implications of Gaians reading classified documents or capturing personnel that know too much... I'll just leave it there, I'd rather not think about such things.

Trade in my desk? I'm not exactly sure what you mean? What would I gain by using a lighter work bench? Unless the newer lighter benches can bolt to the floor. You really don't want your work bench moving during experiments.

I'm sure the opportunity for rest will arise eventually. Thank you very much for your concern. So far tonight, 2 death threats have been made (and 1 called off), a half dozen people have accused me of things I didn't do (or had no control over, and one person has expressed genuine concern for me getting some rest. Thank you.

Listen, 247. I do not know what is going on, but by the looks of it it's obviously something bad. It seems as if a mysterious "LabTechX" is selling vials of some strange, G Corp substance to gaians for 100g a pop.

Please do something about this. We are all very confused and frightened, and you are probably one of the only ones that can help us out, being perhaps the best out of your bunch. And if it is you selling these vials, I demand you to stop for the good of everyone in gaia. We are not guinea pigs.

Either way, there certainly must be something you can do. We trust you. Whatever you may be doing, we trust you. We know that you will do the right thing, unlike certain other organizations that tend to base their values on mistrust.

My team will be waiting to see some sort of resolution to this, 247. If it is not so, we will prepare for the apocalypse. If you decide not to make a move, I suggest you do the same and get your affairs in order. This is not a threat, but a well-calculated prediction. We care deeply about your safety and that of the entire world of Gaia. You are probably the only one who can save us now.

We will understand if you do not answer. We do not expect an answer. We expect actions.

With the grandest of respect and caring,

Whescha S. Barton, voice of the Gaian Crisis Squad

P.S.

Pseudo_fox says WAZZZAAAAAP!

A mysterious lab tech in the marketplace selling unknown vials? That is indeed most disturbing. Unfortunately, I don't know who the lab tech is, as we are all required to identify ourselves by our numbers. Even as a roman numeral (X), Lab Tech 010 is a currently vacant position. I believe we were looking to fill it around December.

About the vial- has anyone opened it or managed to get ahold of one? I would love to anaylze it to find just what exactly is being handed out or sold. Unfortunately, this process might take a few days, but I promise I will work around the clock and in my spare time to figure out what it is.

Things are very strange down here... I'll write up my findings for tonight. I doubt I really have to say this, but if a Lab Tech really is selling something from inside of G Corp it could be anything from a cure to the common cold, to rat poision. Do be careful~

-- LabTech247 --

Sir, I have been directed by my team to transfer to your keeping one of the mysterious vials, although I am sure that through various connections you have already been given one.

I wish you luck on your testing, and I am sure that you will have it done doubleplusquick. You are doing the whole of us a massive favor.

Also, we are relieved to know that the LabTech selling these vials is not you, and you are on the case. Even if this is so, we are worried about this mysterious man. I am sure you will find out who he is soon, though.

Our favor and our trust rests with you, darling.

Keep safe and in good health,

Whescha S. Barton, voice of the Gaian Crisis Squad

I'm just following up on the vials, to see if you had managed to obtain one. I would like to see if they match the contents of what was stolen from our facility. If so, I might have some guesses as to what the vial might be.

... darling? redface

-- LabTech247 --

Of course I had obtained one! My team forced one on me the moment they had the chance. I've given it to you.

I hear that a party of sorts is going to be thrown on Saturday, and all of you LabTechs are invited. This has the potential to be dangerous, so be careful. If you end up going my team and I will have to follow you. We cannot have your safety compromised.

My team has also deducted that LabTechX may in fact be LabTech101, who has been rising in the intelligence department. I would keep a sharp eye on him, if I were you. He may have lost his mind.

I also have heard that a friend of mine directed you to our thread. I can only hope that you didn't read TOO much, some pretty..."odd" things have been said about you and I. Oh, sure. At first, it was somewhat funny, then it just got out of control. It's traumatizing.

Oh! And if you are uncomfortable with me calling you "darling", I'll gladly stop. It would be a pity though, I like calling you darling and that particular nickname seems to fit you well.


Good luck and take care,

Whescha S. Barton, voice of the Gaian Crisis Squad

Thank you, I will begin studying the vial as soon as possible.

Actually, I didn't know there was a thread, I just got information to contact you via company mail. What have they been... saying? I hope it isn't anything bad. I seem to be getting more and more hate mail associated with this LabTechX person. Everyone seems to think I'm leaking mysterious G Corp liquids into the public. Testing on employees is one thing (we all have a blanket clause for that in our contracts) but outside of Gaia... that's a whole different thing.

I don't mind being called darling; it just caught me by surprise, that's all. redface That, and a few of the more recent mails I have gotten have just gotten me thinking... that's all.

I hope Gambino lets us go up to the mansion level this weekend. I hear he's been planning some big thing. Keeps telling everyone it's for Gino or something.

Take care!

-- LabTech247 --

P.S. Oh! I found this box down in the lab, and I thought you may want it. You know... just... because. redface

Thank you very much. You surely are one of the sweetest people I have ever written to. I do not know what else I can say...

...my team has said--they have said we make a good couple, and then some, but please don't let that embarrass you. It's just some of their silly banter, they are always doing things like that. Of course, not that I think that wouldn't be true, but still...um...er...

Well, it's just silly banter.

...Onto more serious matters.

Something seems to be worrying you, and it is making us worry. We would like it very much if you told us what was wrong, so we could help you figure it out. We really don't like it when any of our friends are having problems. It gives us all a very bad fright.

I hope to see you at Gino's birthday party tomorrow night, after all, we're going to go there to protect you. I also hope that everyone stops assuming that you are LabTechX, seeing as that was already disproven and you are the very one working to stop him.

Goodnight, Darling.

Whescha S. Barton, voice of the Gaian Crisis Squad

P.S.

We'll be here when you need us.

I hope to see you there....

- heart - LabTech247 --