The laboratory had been temporarily transformed into a curious hybrid between a salon and a study, stacks of journals sat neatly beside a polished tea tray, the scent of chamomile, bergamot, and polished metal filled the air.
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The laboratory had been temporarily transformed into a curious hybrid between a salon and a study, stacks of journals sat neatly beside a polished tea tray, the scent of chamomile, bergamot, and polished metal filled the air.
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The world feels just a bit brighter when one's neurons are properly stimulated . . . Preferably with tea rather than chaos.
Let's make today something worth quoting later, shall we?
The world feels just a bit brighter when one's neurons are properly stimulated . . . Preferably with tea rather than chaos.
Let's make today something worth quoting later, shall we?
The laboratory was quieter than usual for once, no hum of machinery or ticking monitors only the calm, deliberate symphony of porcelain and steam.
Hank moved with practiced grace, his large blue hands remarkably gentle as he arranged an assortment of tea
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The laboratory was quieter than usual for once, no hum of machinery or ticking monitors only the calm, deliberate symphony of porcelain and steam.
Hank moved with practiced grace, his large blue hands remarkably gentle as he arranged an assortment of tea
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He adjusted the placement of each cup with the same precision he reserved for his laboratory instruments.
"Perfect temperature.. . "
He set aside a small plate of butter biscuits, each one aligned like data entries on a graph.
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He adjusted the placement of each cup with the same precision he reserved for his laboratory instruments.
"Perfect temperature.. . "
He set aside a small plate of butter biscuits, each one aligned like data entries on a graph.
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He'd prepared for this meeting with precision, careful hands placed sugar cubes in perfect alignment beside the saucer, though he suspected Contessa was not a woman easily softened by sweetness
The scientist's large frame settled back into his armchair
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He'd prepared for this meeting with precision, careful hands placed sugar cubes in perfect alignment beside the saucer, though he suspected Contessa was not a woman easily softened by sweetness
The scientist's large frame settled back into his armchair
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He adjusted the porcelain teapot with delicate precision, his claws careful not to chip the fragile rim, a quiet melody of classical strings played from a gramophone nearby, one of his older, more sentimental devices.
"Splendid!"
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He adjusted the porcelain teapot with delicate precision, his claws careful not to chip the fragile rim, a quiet melody of classical strings played from a gramophone nearby, one of his older, more sentimental devices.
"Splendid!"
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He adjusted the silver tray just so, aligning the cups by handle orientation, his tail flicked lightly as he poured steaming amber liquid into porcelain, the gentle clink of spoon against china harmonizing with the quiet music.
"Two spoons of honey. . . "
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He adjusted the silver tray just so, aligning the cups by handle orientation, his tail flicked lightly as he poured steaming amber liquid into porcelain, the gentle clink of spoon against china harmonizing with the quiet music.
"Two spoons of honey. . . "
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"Darjeeling for clarity of thought and a hint of chamomile for civility, heaven knows one must be well-armed when conversing with a man whose mind can stretch farther than his limbs"
He arranged the sugar tongs and lemon slices with almost surgical precision+
"Darjeeling for clarity of thought and a hint of chamomile for civility, heaven knows one must be well-armed when conversing with a man whose mind can stretch farther than his limbs"
He arranged the sugar tongs and lemon slices with almost surgical precision+
He stood before the tea cart like a conductor before his orchestra, every movement was deliberate: sugar cubes aligned symmetrically, scones arranged by golden hue, cups warmed but not too hot, a fine porcelain teapot rested at the center.
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He stood before the tea cart like a conductor before his orchestra, every movement was deliberate: sugar cubes aligned symmetrically, scones arranged by golden hue, cups warmed but not too hot, a fine porcelain teapot rested at the center.
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"Ah! Perfect" Hank murmured, carefully aligning the teacups upon a small wooden tray, each adorned with a motif of blue and white magnolias, a plate of scones rested beside it, along with jars of clotted cream and wild-berry jam he'd prepared himself
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"Ah! Perfect" Hank murmured, carefully aligning the teacups upon a small wooden tray, each adorned with a motif of blue and white magnolias, a plate of scones rested beside it, along with jars of clotted cream and wild-berry jam he'd prepared himself
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Hank adjusted the silver teapot's position by a precise inch, the scientist's hands every bit as deliberate in domestic matters as they were in molecular biology.
Two porcelain cups—delicate, pale blue with fine gold trim—sat opposite one another.
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Hank adjusted the silver teapot's position by a precise inch, the scientist's hands every bit as deliberate in domestic matters as they were in molecular biology.
Two porcelain cups—delicate, pale blue with fine gold trim—sat opposite one another.
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"Victor… My dearest, might I implore you— most gently— not to test the structural integrity of anything within Reed's laboratory? There are instruments here of considerable importance, both scientific and financial."
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"Victor… My dearest, might I implore you— most gently— not to test the structural integrity of anything within Reed's laboratory? There are instruments here of considerable importance, both scientific and financial."
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Much obliged — both the microscopes and my nerves thank you.
Much obliged — both the microscopes and my nerves thank you.
He chuckles lightly
"But perhaps a simple 'good day' will suffice for now."
She waves politely, looking up at the blue build towering before her.
He chuckles lightly
"But perhaps a simple 'good day' will suffice for now."
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It occurs naturally in volcanic gases, swamps, and, dare I say, certain locker rooms after training sessions.
Highly toxic in concentrated form, though I assure you {+}
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It occurs naturally in volcanic gases, swamps, and, dare I say, certain locker rooms after training sessions.
Highly toxic in concentrated form, though I assure you {+}
It occurs naturally in volcanic gases, swamps, and, dare I say, certain locker rooms after training sessions.
Highly toxic in concentrated form, though I assure you {+}
"Ah, Miss Pryde! Always a pleasure to see curiosity precede caution."
He gestures grandly to the contraption, which hums faintly and emits a suspicious puff of lavender smoke.
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Her eyes widened. "Erm... Do I *want* to know what your latest venture is, Dr. McCoy?"
"Ah, Miss Pryde! Always a pleasure to see curiosity precede caution."
He gestures grandly to the contraption, which hums faintly and emits a suspicious puff of lavender smoke.
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