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Post by Jemma Crawford on Feb 3, 2018 20:23:37 GMT -8
fill your lives with love and bravery And you shall lead a life uncommon Jemma was a little disappointed with her search. She'd only found one measly berry tree that matched what the professor had been looking for. Sure, she'd found quite a bit of other things, but... sigh. The blonde was sure Luke would appreciate her efforts regardless and she'd made an enormous effort to provide other things, mainly information and some extra berries should he need them. Now she was returning to the property of Indigo Labs on the large train called Sinclair. On her shoulder was a buzzing little Ledyba and in her arms was a dear Ducklett. Upon entering, she'd see if there was actually a shopkeeper in the front room like there was supposed to be and at least greet this person before she'd head out back. It was quite literally just the next day. She'd had to spend the night in Alto, but that wasn't a big deal to her. What mattered was getting this information back to him. "I'm back," she'd call, trying to see if she could find Holly or if a different person would greet her this time. MADE BY VEL OF GS + ADOXOGRAPHY 2.0
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Post by Luke Indigo on Feb 3, 2018 20:36:22 GMT -8
There was indeed a shopkeeper on the bottom this time, though she seemed a little nervous overall. As Jemma had explained that she was there to see Luke Indigo, or however she phrased it, the shopkeeper was quick to accommodate and walk her to the elevator.
As the elevator dinged and Jemma spoke, Holly peeked out of her lab space. "Jemma!" she greeted rather quickly standing up and walking around. It would become obvious right then that she had been doing something technical and hands on, as she wore a rather refined lab coat at the moment and purple gloves. One of her hands was curled just a little as if she'd just released a pipette. "Welcome back, how did it go?" What? Of course she was aware of the deal Luke and Jemma had made. She was one of the senior research staff after all.
Stewart seemed to perk out for a moment from behind his lab bench as well though there seemed to be no sign of Michael or Mathias.
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Post by Jemma Crawford on Feb 3, 2018 20:45:46 GMT -8
fill your lives with love and bravery And you shall lead a life uncommon Jemma was happy to be escorted and once she saw Holly, she brightened a bit. "It went... well enough, I suppose. I only found one of the berries on his list, but I brought a bunch of other stuff that I hope will be useful." She looked a little sheepish, but still pretty happy to be of help and to see the girl again. Shifting her arms a little to hold the Ducklett more in one arm,she went to open her bag and produced some of the leaves from the fig tree. "I did a little looking online and from what I understand, these leaves have some herbal uses. I know you guys make medicine so... I'm not sure if these are spectacularly helpful, but I figured it was something. I also have some of the fig fruits and some berries that weren't on this list."Stopping to take a breath, Jemma knew there was a slight tinge of pink on her cheeks. She wanted to be helpful and wasn't actually sure if these things were. She'd produce some of the other stuff from her bag if Holly or Stewart were curious, but otherwise she'd wait to hand everything to Luke himself. MADE BY VEL OF GS + ADOXOGRAPHY 2.0
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Post by Luke Indigo on Feb 4, 2018 8:21:06 GMT -8
Holly smiled a little softly. Jemma was back so fast that it would have been hard to believe she had found everything on the list but…yeah. Looking into the bag, she seemed inherently curious, her gaze flickering over each one before looking up to Jemma. "Lemme get ahold of Indigo, and I'll be right back," she smiled pulling off her gloves and starting to her desk. He was actually out of the office that day- not having expected Jemma to come back so fast- but he also lived right above the lab, so it wasn't like he went that far.
About ten minutes later, Luke was coming down the elevator in a simple button up shirt and jeans. Ruffling his own hair a bit, Luke mentally kicked himself for not having been exactly sure when Jemma would be back. No matter. It was fine. Coming up to the group that had formed (Holly and Stewart had each started commenting on the various plants Jemma had found and seemed rather interested in one in particular), Luke stretched slowly before offering an almost lazy sort of smile to Jemma. "Welcome back," he spoke, his own voice still having a sort of professional-ness to it. "Holly said you found a large variety of things?" Walking around to a surprisingly cleared bench spot, he patted it to have Jemma put everything out there.
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Post by Jemma Crawford on Feb 4, 2018 9:35:23 GMT -8
fill your lives with love and bravery And you shall lead a life uncommon The blonde was just happy that they were showing interest in what she'd found. She knew it wasn't exactly what they wanted, but if it could help even a little, she was happy. Once Luke had made it down, she smiled at him and nodded. "I did find one of the berries on your list, but I didn't find any of the others. I brought back what I could, though." Moving to take a seat where he indicated, she started to actually pull the things out of her bag. First, she pulled the green berries she had found. There were three of them. She started to explain how she found the bush by the lake, described the bush in a little more detail than the file probably had, and told them about how she had tested its firmness and scent in an effort to gain more information on them. With that covered, she'd start to pull out other berries. A Durin, two Chesto, and three Mago. "I actually had four of the Mago berries but... a Swirlix wanted one badly so I gave it up. Ah, which also reminds me: do you think Swirlix string could help flavor the cookies? I'm obviously not saying they taste bad or anything, but... you know, I figured I could offer that." A little red-faced, she moved on to some of the smaller greenery that the Lopunny had obtained for her. "This is just... similar to lettuce or cabbage, but it seemed to be favored by some Lopunny and Buneary I met out by Alto. Might not necessarily help the lab, but..." She shrugged a little. Then she produced the ficus leaves, the fig fruits, and explained, "I was surprised to find this tree out there, but I read that the leaves have herbal uses so... I figured it might help with some of your medicine. I have a picture of the tree too and can tell you where to find it. In fact, my phone probably got coordinates or... something? I'm not really sure how that works, but..." She sheepishly rubbed the back of her head. - #353. - - Luke Indigo. - - notes. - I thought the berry might be Tanga, but left it open for you to actually say yay or nay on that. MADE BY VEL OF GS + ADOXOGRAPHY 2.0
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Post by Luke Indigo on Feb 4, 2018 10:53:35 GMT -8
As Jemma began to lay out and describe what she had found, Luke fished out a netbook and pen from his side pocket and started to take rather quick notes. It was good to know the general vicinity where Jemma found them since that hadn't been on file. It'd also be good for retrieval later should they need more of them. Three would be enough to get started potting wise, at least.
The next series of berries were ones he had various plants of already- though that Durin berry looked rather interesting, actually. Did it have tiny splines on it? Was it maybe a wild type or some kind of natural hybrid plant? Luke would have to look into that later as Jemma was talking. Huh, Swirlix? He… vaguely wondered what components were in the sweets Swirlix extruded. He actually… didn't know much about it but-? "I… might ask to take a couple samples actually," he answered not quite registering Jemma's blush right then. "So long as it doesn't mess with any of the active ingredients, it might be something to look into…"
Moving on, Luke blinked at the lettuce-like greenery. Feeling over it, he was distantly aware that it might be a relative of a plant he had. He'd try and plant some of it and then see how well it grew and what it could be used for. If nothing else, it might be a decent ingredient in Poke-food?
Hmmmm? This was an interesting plant. He had not seen a native to Eran one quite like that. He might even have to go out and check it out for himself (or maybe have one of the lab assistants and then have them call him when they found it) but…. This could indeed be useful.
After surveying everything, Luke shifted back to the three berries that had been on his list. Picking one up and feeling over it, he squinted before making a small hand gesture for a scalpel that Holly quickly reached for and returned. Gently turning it on its side and cutting it open, Luke slowly grinned. "This is the Tanga Berry," he spoke aloud looking back to Jemma and smiling a little more. "It has a natural antiseptic and Bug and Bug Pokemon attractant." It could be used for all sorts of things if made up right. "It's-"
"ALSO KNOWN FOR ITS SPICNESS!"
Luke looked up and over to find Stewart beaming, eyes alive and excited. Like's lips twitched before finally folding up into a smile, and a small nod was given thereafter. "This can really help your research, Stewart."
The named latter was nodding excitedly. Turning towards Jemma, he beamed and bowed deeply. "Thankyouomuch."
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Post by Jemma Crawford on Feb 4, 2018 16:15:50 GMT -8
fill your lives with love and bravery And you shall lead a life uncommon The seemingly positive reactions from Luke was causing Jemma to relax a little. She nodded her head, more than willing to offer the Swirlix for some samples. When Stewart piped up, the woman jumped a little and then grinned at the exchange, giggling lightly. "I'm very glad I could help. I'm sorry I couldn't find more. I... suppose I should have spent more time out there looking, but... I was just so excited. I am more than willing to go search some more," she assured. Rubbing the back of her neck, she looked down at her Ducklett and smiled. The little duck quacked softly up at her, ruffling her feathers and showing delight at her trainer. "So... what is you're researching right now, anyway?" She wondered why the Tanga berry and its spiciness would be of use to Stewart in particular. MADE BY VEL OF GS + ADOXOGRAPHY 2.0
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Post by Luke Indigo on Feb 4, 2018 17:30:01 GMT -8
Stewart may or may not have snagged up one of the remaining berries and disappeared off to his bench side rather quickly. Holly rolled her eyes and pulled off a glove before adjusting her glasses. "Looks like we have a winner," she mumbled not really to anyone in particular.
As Jemma spoke, Luke felt his lips quirk up a little. "If you'd be willing, that'd be nice. I can start the process for your Chroma Cookie in the meantime," he answered. It was a task he took up himself rather than immediately push onto students. The purification measures and every other technique was so hand-specific at times. Hopefully, though, with more research and time, they could streamline this process even more.
It would be Holly, however, who answered Jemma's question. "Stew's working on the nature of spiciness and Pokemon and human health," she commented looking back to where he had retreated. "Berries that have that spicy quality often can be used for burn heals and paralysis, so he studies which distinctive chemicals can be isolated and compounded to work better." She tsked briefly wishing Stewart had said this for himself but knowing how excited he could be when it came to research.
Luke, too, sighed a little watching Stewart go to work before shaking his head back into reality. "A-anyways, let me get started on that," he mumbled only to pause. "Do you want to come watch the process?" he asked of Jemma.
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Post by Jemma Crawford on Feb 4, 2018 18:17:31 GMT -8
fill your lives with love and bravery And you shall lead a life uncommon Either Jemma didn't hear the remark from Holly or chose not to react, but the Ducklett looked pleased at her trainer would be considered a winner. She definitely thought the blonde was! "Of course I'd be willing. It's the least I can do." As the female assistant began to explain why Stewart was so excited about the spiciness, she just looked... amazed. "I... hadn't thought about that. Berries are so versatile! It's amazing." She looked thoughtful and turned her gaze to watch what she could of what Stewart was actually doing, but then Luke spoke up and all her attention was on him. "Really? Could I? I'd love to watch." She vowed to stay out of the way, of course, but this would not be a missed opportunity. The things that happened in this lab were just... incredible and if she could learn even a little bit about it, she had to. MADE BY VEL OF GS + ADOXOGRAPHY 2.0
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Post by Luke Indigo on Feb 5, 2018 16:23:08 GMT -8
Luke's lips quirked up a bit as Jemma spoke. "Yeah, we have to go up to the rooftop gardens first where my greenhouse is, but I can show you that too, I guess," he went on, setting a hand on his neck. "Holly could you-"
"You got it," the latter said with a quick salute. Luke was once again thankful that she seemed to just… get him sometimes. A small nod was given before Luke beckoned Jemma on and started towards the elevator. They'd go downwards, back out the front, and very briefly up the street to yet another elevator- the one that led between floors of the train.
Fishing out his access card for the specific area, Luke swiped it before hitting the correct floor. They'd be going up a lot higher in this one, heh. "The garden space at the top is very specifically for the lab," he explained ruffling his hair a bit. "People can still enter certain parts of it, but the greenhouse specifically is where we keep rare specimens including the switcheroot- the plant whose active ingredient is the cause for gender swapping both in humans and in Pokemon- the wild type, anyway. The domesticated ones found in regular breeding cookies or gender swap cookies for Pokemon were cultivated over years and subsequently lost their capacity to work in humans for one reason or another. It's… fascinating to see that the wild type can still be used in this fashion, though."
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Post by Jemma Crawford on Feb 5, 2018 17:31:38 GMT -8
fill your lives with love and bravery And you shall lead a life uncommon The woman looked back and forth between Luke and Holly for a moment before moving to stand and follow the former. This was an incredible opportunity! She wondered if he gave this option to others that had gotten the cookie, not that it mattered a great deal. Jemma just didn't want to seem foolish for getting so excited about normal protocol... but she was definitely excited nonetheless. As they started their way up toward the roof and he explained a bit, Jemma made an 'o' with her mouth but didn't interrupt. "That really is fascinating," she agreed. "I'm grateful that the wild variant still works for humans too. I have to be honest with you: I've sort of been on the fence about getting surgery. I've been considering most of my life about whether I just liked wearing women's style clothing or... whether it went deeper than that. When I found those Rowap berries... and thought about your work with the Chroma Cookie... I realized that I definitely wanted to have a woman's body."She looked a wee bit sheepish but it was the truth and she basically wanted him to know that his work was not in vain. That it was appreciated, even that he was appreciated, though she wasn't sure if he even doubted that. "Anyway, I guess... what I am getting at is: thank you. This opportunity is so appreciated." MADE BY VEL OF GS + ADOXOGRAPHY 2.0
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Post by Luke Indigo on Feb 5, 2018 18:05:29 GMT -8
Luke couldn't hold back the brief, genuine grin that pulled across his features as Jemma spoke. It had been… such a huge breakthrough for research, and for trans and questioning people but- hearing it said like that from someone just… made it so much more worth it?? The gratitude, genuine gratitude, thereafter was… almost a bit overwhelming, and the tips of his ears colored scarlet. "I- I'm-" The ding of the elevator caught him off guard, and Luke startled just a little as the doors opened. A weird, not quite nervous but something in the ballpark of, laugh escaped from him before a weak smile grasped his features. "Thank you for saying that."
Stepping out into the garden space, Luke made a small directional point towards his garden space. It was well fenced off to keep individuals from stepping on the growing plants but still accessible up front. "A-and that's the green house," He… swore he was going to say something before then, but it kind of maybe died in his throat unexpectedly. "I- I can show you the other plants too if you like?"
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Post by Jemma Crawford on Feb 5, 2018 18:11:58 GMT -8
fill your lives with love and bravery And you shall lead a life uncommon The blonde smiled at him brightly, just barely noticing the reddening of his ears. The jumpiness made her wonder, though. He wasn't used to such praise? It seemed to her that he was a fantastic professor, but... "You're welcome," she offered back quietly and followed him out of the elevator. As he gestured to the garden as a whole, Jemma just took it in. There was so much to look at. It didn't really need to be huge to impress her, but... a variety of plants like this... The Ledyba on her shoulder lifted himself carefully and flew off to look around. "Oh, that would be lovely!" Having this size garden full of generic food would be lovely, she thought. This one had berries and medicinal herbs, though. So much good in one spot... MADE BY VEL OF GS + ADOXOGRAPHY 2.0
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Post by Luke Indigo on Feb 5, 2018 18:38:15 GMT -8
Luke perked up again as Jemma spoke. "Yeah?" Well then, he'd slow and start explaining what all was growing there. The berry trees were in various states of bloom and decay as was their recycling nature. The smaller shrubs and bushes were very hardy. Luke took time to explain each row, its name and significance to the berry world and the medical world, before moving on again down another row. He did also have a small patch for more generic foods- if only to isolate them for their properties too, in fact! There was so much medicine one could make from the simplest ingredients and was he information dumping on this poor woman? You better believe it.
It would be almost thirty minutes later that Luke realized they hadn't even gone in the greenhouse yet, and a small, silly noise would escape from him. "B-but yeah those are the ones outside… lemme show you what's inside…" And with that, he'd fish up and swipe his access card into the greenhouse wherein the rarer plants lay all settled and comfortable. Pots of all sizes were lined up in very specific ways. Tags extended out of the pots of each plant reading labels and instructions for it. There were more than several hanging plants who reached down beyond their pots and had various shapes and forms. Luke mentioned a couple of the bigger families of plants but then… finally came to it.
"It's grown into a very hardy plant now after a lot of work… this is the switcheroot," Luke grinned gesturing to what was now a strangely tall bush with sharp leaves. "Only the roots actually carry what's needed for the magic to happen, but so long as we only take a little, it'll keep growing." And with that, he'd walk over and grab a spade, carefully before cutting into the potting soil and uprooting the… root. "There…"
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Post by Jemma Crawford on Feb 6, 2018 9:01:10 GMT -8
fill your lives with love and bravery And you shall lead a life uncommon Jemma absorbed as much of the "dumped" information as possible and did not give off any signal that she may be impatient or bored with everything Luke was saying. She did occasionally glance around to make sure she still knew where that Ledyba was and that he wasn't attempting to eat anything, but her attention stayed with the professor for the entire thirty minutes or so that it took for him to get through all the plants that grew in the air above the train. As he made that strange noise, Jemma's brows furrowed slightly in curiosity over what it could mean, but as he talked about going inside, her brows unknit and she just smiled at him and followed after. Any of the plants that they passed, she tried to remember the information he had told her about it and maybe once or twice, she'd murmur aloud with a slightly questioning note -- was that the right one? The speaking aloud was purely a habit, it seemed, trying to assert the verbal ques into her mind. It didn't slow her down at all, though, and once they were near the greenhouse, she'd call to the Ledyba. The insect didn't have a nickname yet and he was also very new to Jemma, so he didn't respond right away but the second time she called, he turned and flew over, alighting on her shoulder again and buzzing gently. Following Luke into the lab, Jemma's green eyes absorbed everything in the room and even gingerly reached out to touch one of the hanging plants. Turning her attention back to Luke as he was explaining the switcheroot, she looked pretty amazed. Watching as he uncovered the root, she hummed thoughtfully. "So... you have to be very careful about how many cookies you make, huh? That's incredible, though. I wonder how... ah, they... probably just watched Pokemon eating it to figure out that the root could do it," she started and then answered her own question. That must have been a long time ago if they had commercialized the genderswap cookie so much that it bred out the "wild" part of the plant. This thought was etched into her face, making her look very deep in thought over it. MADE BY VEL OF GS + ADOXOGRAPHY 2.0
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