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[chimericalclaw]

Good morning, everyone. My name is Altius, and I'm happy to announce the Aldrip branch of SolMed has been established. We're a medical technology company that covers a broad range of products and services, but we'd like to work towards whatever might be needed here most. I know a number of Chosen have specialty prostheses or other assistive devices that may need maintenance, for instance, and we're always glad to work with doctors and other providers to provide new tools or equipment for their practice.

I've only been here a short time, of course, so please let me know what sort of things would best help you.

Although I'm satisfied enough with the current staff to make this announcement, we'd also welcome anyone interested in joining the company, whether it be in delivery, manufacturing, record keeping, or research and development. I'm sure we could find a spot for you, whatever your skills.

Similarly, given the smaller scale here, I'm free to offer our engineering and chemistry labs for rent, with some caveats. They're state of the art in terms of my world, where devices like these tablets are common, and while they lack any magical aspect, I'd be interested to see how we could improve them.

[phew! He takes a breath. CEO announcement over, now he can turn to less official comments:]

... when I'd heard of buildings from our worlds appearing, I admit I didn't expect my company, of all things. I can promise I've ensured everything is working as smoothly as possible.

[His tone turns serious again, though more on the somber end:]

Ah, but there's something else I wanted to discuss. Though I wasn't sure if the locals would notice what happened last month, it seems their awareness is worse than I expected, given the state of the city. Would anyone be interested in helping to organize cleanup and rebuilding?

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[endcaller]

My! Engineering and chemistry labs for rent at a medical technology company?

Fascinating, I must say.

Do tell me more?

[chimericalclaw]

[... hm. He's seen this username about.]

We're typically working on a number of projects internationally, and even scaled down to what we have here, there is time and space left unused. It seemed apt to offer, especially given I know there is some demand.

SolMed has been a developer of significant advances in areas like scanning technology and the pharmaceuticals required for their use for several decades, and we have the facilities to match. I admit it's difficult to define the level of advancement when I don't know what sort you're familiar with. I don't imagine 2014 Earth means anything to you?

[endcaller]

Twenty-Fourteen Earth?

[A thoughtful hum.]

No, nary a thing! 'Tis a name I've heard, however. It would seem the AI is rather fond of pulling people from this "Earth".

[chimericalclaw]

It is strange, isn't it? Perhaps it speaks to a common lack of creativity among those who name our worlds.

[He stops himself from thinking further about different universes, lest he start fantasizing about testing Chaos's reach across dimensions. Business, business.]

In any case, what I can offer you for certain is a tour, if you're interested in the details. I can do my best to answer any specific questions in the meanwhile, but I'm no researcher myself.

[endcaller]

Ah, yes, a tour would be lovely.

You may not be a researcher but I am. One with his own laboratory and many years of...mmm... experience in the field of medicine.

I believe we could live in mutualistic symbiosis, you and I.

[Do not trust this man.]

[chimericalclaw]

[With Fandaniel being helpfully, openly unhinged on the network, he knows exactly where to place this man in his mind. Like—he's right about the most important thing. But that doesn't mean Altius agrees with the methods.

Anyway, he's pretending he knows nothing. He hums in thought.]

Symbiosis. That's an interesting way to put it. Feel free to come by any time, and I'll be here to show you around; I'd love to hear the details of your [pause.] experience.

[ARF isn't doing it for you, Dan? He'll send the address for the SolMed building, in the western commercial district. It's got a view of the docks! :)]

[endcaller]

Symbiosis. I've the mind for science but little sense of running a business, you see.

[Someone else has always been responsible for spinning his art into money. Usually, he found patrons.

In his ideal circumstances, he wouldn't need money. He's an immortal being with no need to eat or sleep... Unfortunately he's an immortal being living in a society. Coin opens up opportunities, bends ears, and keeps plans moving along....]

Consider me an eager student.

I shall visit your SolMed soon.

[chimericalclaw]

I understand. Much like your line of work, it's not for everyone. I'll look forward to seeing what we can learn from each other, Mister...?

[He needs a name to give his secretary up front and the plausible deniability of the request, rather than letting everyone know he's read everything he could on the network.]