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[laundry-buddy.livejournal.com]

The doctor is in. In the bar, that is-- sitting at the bar, rubbing his eyes with tiredness and drinking what appears to be an extremely intense energy drink. He's left his microscopic goggles on, absent-mindedly.

Someone might want to let him know why the table appears to be so close.

[open until sideways-eight.]

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[ellectrical]

From a short ways down the bar, Elle is staring.

Or mostly, staring at the goggles. They don't look very necessary for whatever he's doing.

On the other hand, trying to figure out what they'd be used for, or whether he just thinks they look good (an opinion Elle can't share), is enough to distract her from picking at the sutures on her forehead. And she'll take that for now.

[laundry-buddy.livejournal.com]

Dr. Horrible turns slowly, and what he does next can only be referred to as goggling.

"Got a problem?"

[ellectrical]

Pause.

"Do you need those for something?"

It could be a rude question. But Elle wouldn't know.

[laundry-buddy.livejournal.com]

"Need what?"

He squints at the pores on her nose. Interesting.

[ellectrical]

Rather than answer, Elle raises her right hand over her eyes, and waves it a couple times.

Maybe this will help. Or something.

[laundry-buddy.livejournal.com]

It does, a little bit. He raises the goggles, and she's instantly several feet farther away.

"Oh. Right. Well, the answer to your question is no, actually."

[ellectrical]

It takes her a moment, but Elle does realize what's going on - and starts giggling.

For her, it's pretty short, but she doesn't make any attempt to hide it, either.

[laundry-buddy.livejournal.com]

He sighs. This reaction is all too familiar.

Still, he has to know: "What's so funny?"

[ellectrical]

"You forgot them."

That, she's pretty sure, is something even people... not her would find funny.

[kemo_soggy]

"...Are you planning to sleep at some point in the next week?"
Really he looks like he could use it now, but Moist isn't going to push the point too hard. (Yet.) And with as high-test as that drink looks to be, it's a valid question.

[laundry-buddy.livejournal.com]

He looks up, hastily.

"Funny you should mention that. I'm working on a device that should eradicate my need for sleep."

[kemo_soggy]

"........Why?"
Another valid question. Because... why?

[laundry-buddy.livejournal.com]

The true question: why not?

Which, of course, then has to be said aloud: "Why not?"

It's the maxim of the scientist.

[kemo_soggy]

Of the mad scientist, anyway, and that's the important consideration here.
"I don't see the appeal, Doc."
But then, Moist likes sleeping every now and then.

[laundry-buddy.livejournal.com]

"It's the principle, Moist. You realize that we spend a third of our lives sleeping, don't you? Think of all the amazing things you could do if you just stayed awake."

He thinks about thinks a regular person might do, in that situation. "You know, living the good life. Exploring the world. Updating your blog."

[kemo_soggy]

"Even so. There're people who actually like sleeping."
He's not saying Doc shouldn't do it. He's just saying he doesn't get it.

[laundry-buddy.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, you're probably right," he reflects.

[redefinevictory]

Oh, Kait knows that look.

The drink is new, though. The girl looks up from cleaning her sword, putting her oiled rag down.

"You are still wearing your goggles, parat."

[laundry-buddy.livejournal.com]

He looks up.

"Did you just call me a parrot?"

After a moment, he pulls off his goggles. "Also, thanks. I do that sometimes. Comes with the profession."

[redefinevictory]

"Pah-rat. It is my language's way of saying 'sir' or 'lord'."

Beat.

"You are an engineer?"

[laundry-buddy.livejournal.com]

"Oh."

He scratches his head, embarrassed.

"Well, yes. In a way."

[redefinevictory]

She raises her eyebrows at him.

[laundry-buddy.livejournal.com]

"I'm a scientist."

[redefinevictory]

"I...do not know that word."

[laundry-buddy.livejournal.com]

He looks at her incredulously.

"Really? You know engineer and not scientist?"