Long intros and pins are tiring, so I'll keep this simple.

- RP, Allagan Scientist 🧪
- 18+ only, minors dni
- Ships are okay with chemistry
- Semi-selective following and replies
- DMs open for plotting
- Feel free to bump threads, I get busy with irl and sometimes forget.

Yeee

I was told I would make for a stunning silver fox if it weren't for the whole mad scientist thing.

Here I thought that was part of the appeal. Truly a shame~ [Shrug]

It matters not to me, as long as the real you can bear witness to this pivotal moment!

Come, Achia... Let's see what this relic is capable of! [Maniacally rubbing his hands together while grinning]

Even when it inevitably causes some form of destruction? Ever the thrill seeker...

Unfortunately I haven't the slightest clue what material as of yet, which is precisely why I wished to saw the thing open...

Is there a way you could come to my lab instead? It would be the optimal environment for my next experiment, hmm hmm~

[He pulls a pocket watch from his coat.]

You see this scratch? I used my very best equipment to try and saw it in half. And yet, all that remains is a little mark. Not even a dent.

[Xelor grins and pushes his glasses up]

I'm about to find out what this little gadget is capable of.

You would call my dangerous experiments 'funny'? That in of itself is rather humorous to me.

Hello, Dian... [He grabs her hand and plants a soft kiss to her wrist]

It has been a while.

[There's a slight mischievous glint in his eyes]

That would depend on whether or not you find ancient artifacts interesting or not.

Abandonment? My, it seems I prioritized my research yet again.

[He pinches their cheek]

...Very well then, you have my undivided attention now.

...You are aware Elezen ears are quite sensitive to yelling, yes?

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//Original story/D&D moreso applies here, buuuut...

....For what?

[squints]

...What in the hells is this unidentifiable creature?

"Near the Crystal Tower. Emperor Xande has reawakened, much to my dismay." There's a hint of bitterness in his tone at the mention of Xande.

"I shall worry about those inconveniences later. Now that you're here, I would much rather focus on you."

Greetings, Olwen.

My lab... How exactly did you find yourself here?

"Ah, my apologies dear. My intent was not to ignore you in the slightest." He reaches for her hand, bringing it to his lips to plant a soft kiss.

"I'm attempting to decode the data stored in this Allagan Node. I found it in a rather peculiar location."

"Having spent time in Sharlyan, the Sage wings were an inspiration." The combat shell levitates in the air, its movements are similar to that of a jellyfish.

"A correct assumption, yes. It also needs a portion of its wielder's aether for proper synchronization."

[Xelor's attention from his terminal immediately shifts when he hears a thud sound]

My, quite the dramatic entrance.

Xelor hadn't realized just how distracted he was. He turns to face Dian with a softened gaze.

"How are you so skilled at finding me?"

"Most certainly. While not the most skilled at combat, this allows me a fair chance at self-defense should the need ever arise."

"You would be correct. Being in a state between living and dead means I have to be somewhat... Creative." He glances down at her with a sly smile. "As for your other question."

Xelor snaps, summoning a floating combat shell behind him it bleeps in some foreign computer language.

[Xelor is at his terminal, buried in his work per usual. He hasn't noticed Dian's arrival quite yet.]

Hmm... Very interesting.

He pushes his glasses up. "I am unable to work with voidsents. A combat shell could serve to remedy that problem, acting as a combat puppet of my own."

Xelor leads Aria into the Combat Shell Research Facility. They're tall and slender with two arms with a robotic appearance. The otter shells have a sleek and slight shine to them.

"As a being of darkness, I felt myself quite drawn to the Reaper fighting style. There was but one problem, however."

"Combat shells." He presses a button on his terminal. There's a whirring noise in the distance. What once looked like a normal wall opens up an entire section to Xelor lab.

"Would you like what they look like?" He motions the Viera to follow if she chooses.

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"Ah, it happened again." He turns to face her with a slight smile.

"Welcome. Did you stumble upon my abode by accident?"