The Transfer Student

It was quite the easy day at the Facility that day. There were no explosions, no erosive chemical accidents, and all experiments on the queue were moving according to schedule. It's generally been a good month overall. It may have only been a few days, but with Mia now upon them, and the cold getting colder, this was usually a fine time for an accident to occur. Somehow, the gods chose to smile on Hubert Wiles this day. Less accidents meant less money to spend and less paperwork to file.

Hubert discarded his lab gloves into some sterile container and left his first experiment for the day with a feeling of relief. Not only were experiments moving, but they were generally successes. By the end of the week, he would have developed a prototype treatment for a sickness spreading around Flitter and other domestic avians. It was perfect timing seeing how their research proved that the cold air made the conditions worse. Hubert picked up his checklist and walked through the hallways of his floor. <span style='color:red'>"Ok, so we have Axis's status report and check up in thirty minutes. He should be on the ground floor."</span> He motions towards the elevator and moves down to the ground floor.

As he walks past the front, Hubert notices a strange visitor. He looked young and had a vibrant color. <span style='color:red'>"This is unexpected."</span> As the thill moved from behind the reception desk, he stops her. The form in her hand suggested that he was a new recruit. <span style='color:red'>"If you don't mind, I think I can handle this.</span> As the thill shuffled back to her post, Hubert made his way to the new intern. <span style='color:red'>"So,"</span> Hubert started, pushing his glasses closer to his eyes. <span style='color:red'>"It looks like you're looking for some kind of job placement. Is that right, Mr. Zazkex?</span> Hubert thought the name sounded familiar but someone like this couldn't have been from around here. He shook off the idea. Anyone wearing a hooded jacket definitely wasn't raised in Trilok.

 

Hubert took a better look at the form. <span style='color:red'>"Ohh.. so you're one of those guys, hm? I've never heard of Janardan, of all schools in the world, to not have a class on anything. Did a teacher have an accident or something? This is quite troubling indeed."</span> Hubert scratched his head. There wasn't much he could do about the situation. Sending him back seemed out of the question. Janardan usually pumps out good students. Having a diligent mind around shouldn't be much of a problem. He chose to come here anyway so his mind has to be filled with some sort of purpose. But kids nowadays are handful. Axis is a handful on his own.. then again.. he IS more than one pendragon.

<span style='color:red'>"Anyway, let's head off to my office we can talk a bit more in there. I can put your stuff on file too. I don't have much time until that boy comes around with his report."</span> Hubert headed down a small hallway signaling Pendzez to follow him.

 

<span style='width:100%;font-weight:bold; font-size:10px'>Out of Character</span>
<table class='ooc'><tr><td>Lots of dialog here. <_<</td></tr></table>


<span style='color:red'>"No, I know what that school is.. I always thought they taught everything. Before you know it, Janardan just might use us as some kind of annex for teaching things. We might be able to pull some kind of funds from this."</span> Hubert started typing various information on his computer. There weren't many interns working here. Most of them were doing in for monetary reasons or job experience. He didn't really have any way of "grading" a student from a school. But, like any good scientist, Hubert was already moving many ideas in his head.

<span style='color:red'>"Okay. You're in the system and after my check in with the Genesis Project I'm going to make your ID. However, there's no "grading policy" here. To tell you the truth, you're the first 'student' intern we received. Because of that, there's no syllabus on things you have to know, no exams, and, for now, we don't have a way to grade you. So, this is what we'll do."</span> Hubert pulled out a clipboard from his drawer. He wrote 'Pendzez Zazkex' on the top of the clipboard and added some sheets of paper to it. As he handed him the clipboard, Hubert was still pondering just what to do for this kid. He spouted out all the ideas in his head.

<span style='color:red'>"Alright. You have.. six months. In the first four months, we'll set up a few basic experiments for you to join based on the trades you want to focus on. You can look into more things than your initial two if you wish. You will get some hands-on experience of the things that go on in a real scientific facility. Depending on who's in charge of the experiment, it may be fast paced or you'll probably end up listening to your instructor more than doing things. In any case, you'll have to pick up important information in your lab. Use the clipboard to take notes if you think you'll need to remember it later on. Also, I'd like a report every two weeks on the things you've done."</span> This idea is actually getting better every time he thinks deeper into it. He'll have to write this down in the case that Janardan sends more students in. This is becoming an experiment in itself.

<span style='color:red'>"Hmm.. Okay, after the first four months, you should have decent knowledge in some of your trades. In the remainder two months, I want you to come up with your own experiment. You'll be leading in it so you'll have to think of the things you want to accomplish and other details. When you get your idea, I'll get some pendragons to work with you in your experiment. You'll have to write a report on this project for me, as I'll most likely not be able to watch it. Your assistants will also write me a report on what happened, as well as an assessment on your skill. This will help me find a way to grade you. Also, in that two month period, you will still have other experiments to work on. Make sure to send me your project idea so that I can work it into the schedule.</span> Hubert let out a good sigh. He nodded his head to himself. I'd love to see how this works out, he thought.

<span style='color:red'>"Well, I hope you wrote all that down. That clipboard is going to be your best friend, reminding you of all the important things here. You'll also notice that many of the pendragons here hate repeating long things.</span> Hubert was mainly talking about himself, but he's pretty sure that he wasn't the only one like that.

 

<span style='color:red'>Ah.. Room and board. You have free picking of those kinds of things. When you go up the elevator, the higher floors are where most housed scientists dorm. There should be a list somewhere that has the kinds of rooms that are vacant. Most rooms are double, but there are some triple and quad rooms available for whoever needs them. Since you're by yourself, you should get a double. There's lots of open rooms for that, so you can just sign for one, and it'll apply to your ID Card. The attendant at the front desk can help you get one.</span> Hubert looked at his watch. Time was moving pretty fast. If he kept on trying to pull out ideas, he'd be late to his follow up Genesis experiment. Axis' new development within the experiment was of the utmost importance.

 

<span style='color:red'>"Oh, don't worry. That's no problem. As long as you can make it to your assignments, you should be fine. Just make sure you schedule yourself well. Things should be fine." </span> He picked up his keyboard and checked off his current destination. <span style='color:red'>"If you ever need me, you can search around for the Genesis Project lab. I have a feeling that I'll be there for quite some time for the next few months. I must hurry on now, I've many things to do."</span> Hubert opened the door and escorted the boy out. <span style='color:red'>"I look forward to seeing you around in the future. I hope you get the kind of experience that you're looking for while you're here. I also look forward to those reports."</span> With that, Hubert shuffled towards the elevator,Let's see if we can get something good out of this today...