Emmett + Ben, Oct 27

Oct 26 23:35:20 <DarnellJermaine>	CLINK CLANK CLINK CLANK here comes the meeetal tank! Wait; just kidding! This isn't a song, it's an intro! Speaking of intros, Ben's introducing himself to the outdoors for the first time today since it was raining so much yesterday. Despite Nickel not rusting too much, wet metal still isn't pleasant, and it's also surprisingly slippery. He stomps down the stairs to the common room and begins to march out the door.
Oct 26 23:40:54 <Knave>	A book snaps shut behind him and a badly, yet elaborately, dressed boy gets up and begins following after him. Emmett follows behind the metal man, drawing his thick grey coat around himself. Though he is naturally weaselly in manner, if he's trying to observe Ben stealthily, he's not doing very well. He's just following, watching from behind opaque goggles, making no effort to either hide himself or approach the young man.
Oct 26 23:52:14 <DarnellJermaine>	Ben seems oblivious for a while, being so loud himself and preoccupied of thought, he makes it halfway to the infirmary before stopping suddenly and complete in his tracks, standing perfectly still like a statue. After a few moments he speaks- his voice so loud naturally that it could probably be heard halfway across campus, "Is someone there?'
Oct 26 23:57:12 <Knave>	The strange boy briefly considers simply not drawing attention to himself out of mischief, but thinks better of it. He straightens up slightly and walks around in front of Ben. "My apologies. You are something of a marvel to observe - you piqued my curiosity." It's hard to tell exactly where he's looking from behind his goggles, but he's looking up out of necessity.
Oct 26 23:59:39 <DarnellJermaine>	Ben tilts his head slightly down *creeeeak* and stares at the boy for what an awkward amount of time, probably almost a minute before speaking. "Hello" he says, his face looking stolid and unmoving (or perhaps unchangeable?) "I am?" he asks- he'd be blushing if that was a thing Ben could do. "Name's Ben, by the way" all of this is said uncomfortably loud mind you- an extended close quarters conversation with Ben could lead to hearing loss.
Oct 27 00:04:29 <Knave>	"Indeed." Emmett produces a notebook and pen from inside his coat and begins scribbling as he speaks, "I am Emmett." He looks Ben up and down, ending with his eyes pointed roughly at his face, "Of course, we are surrounded by the miraculous and the wondrous, but I find the inorganic students to be of particular interest." He speaks quietly and somewhat absently, "Tell me, have you always been a man of metal? What were the circumstances of your genesis?"
Oct 27 00:07:45 <DarnellJermaine>	Ben would shift uncomfortably if he wasn't Ben. Rather, he stares down at Emmett for another awkward half minute before speaking up. "I do not talk much about the first 10 years of my life. I was born this way and spent most the time eating minerals and wandering around in the dark. It wasn't until Ma and Pa found me and took me in that I started to speak and do the things I can do now" his story is concise and to the point, no details or extensive verbiage.
Oct 27 00:11:42 <Knave>	"I see." Emmett scribbles feverishly without looking down, and begins muttering to himself, "Simulacrum seems to be well-realized, pseudo-organic development, psychological and physical. No immediate signs of hampered emotional maturity despite circumstances. Senses presumably standard or better. Lack of volume control?" Emmett's head twists slightly and he raises his voice to a conversational volume again, "Does it cause you no discomfort to speak so loudly?"
Oct 27 00:16:48 <DarnellJermaine>	Ben seems to strain before speaking, his voice only going down a few decibels at best, "This is the quietest I can speak, and it is not easy. Sadly, my voice is naturally disruptive" he frowns the /teensiest/ bit, which is a big gesture when all your muscles are made of nickel so that shit isn't too easy to do. "I would speak as you do if I could"
Oct 27 00:19:11 <Knave>	Emmett waves the concern away, "I merely wondered if such volume produced in your own throat caused no discomfort. It is of little concern to me how loudly you speak." He peers at Ben's face and neck, "Fascinating. The presumably supernatural flexibility of the metal has limits, then?"
Oct 27 00:21:05 <DarnellJermaine>	He nods his head once *creeeeaaak*, "Moving my muscles is easier than controlling my voice, but subtle gestures such as facial expressions do not come easily" again, he'd Blush if that was a thing for Bens. "You'll have to forgive me if I look like I don't have any feelings; on the contrary, I'm a sensitive man" seeing the giant metal man's serious looking face as he said this was pretty comical, though it was a serious remark on Ben's part.
Oct 27 00:23:09 <Knave>	Emmett nods. "I see." He rubs his chin, "Perhaps I could be of assistance. I am an inventor. Perhaps... directional vibrations altering the density and flexibility of the metal on a variable level..." He babbles, then shrugs, "That is, of course, if you would be interested in financing the research."
Oct 27 00:25:12 <DarnellJermaine>	Ben seems to light up just the slightest bit, which again is a huge deal. "You could help me speak normally? I'd be happy to pay for that! I'm afraid I don't have too much money though..." he digs around in his incredibly baggy sweatpants, probably some of the only clothes that would fit his incredibly thick and wide body, and pulls out a leather wallet, gently opening it and counting the bills, "I only have $300... is this sufficient?"
Oct 27 00:27:32 <Knave>	Emmett holds up a hand, "Most likely, it will be, but I will only require a fee of ten dollars to look into the creation of such a device. Should it prove to be viable, I will then ask you to cover the cost of fabrication, as well as a modest charge." He crosses his arms behind his back, "If the arrangement is agreeable to you, I should be happy to work on such a simple endeavour."
Oct 27 00:29:56 <DarnellJermaine>	Ben nods again *cree-ok we get the point his body makes noises* and hands the boy a crisp $10. "I will look forward to this invention. My room number is S127, please come see me when you have more information. For now though, I must make my way to the infirmary. You can join me, if you'd like"
Oct 27 00:31:24 <Knave>	Emmett takes the bill and deposits it into a pocket in a way that is not improper, but is certainly very efficient. He scribbles into his notebook then snaps it shut. "The infirmary? You require aid, or perhaps you are visiting someone?" Under the goggles, an eyebrow raises.
Oct 27 00:35:24 <DarnellJermaine>	"No, I practice medicine and first aid there. The staff thinks I've got great talent for helping people, and healing people is what I enjoy. They think I can get my EMT and Paramedics licenses after I finish school here and maybe get a job in the infirmary with them" at this, he does smile a tiny bit, "I would be glad to teach you a thing or two about First Aid, but I won't be able to answer many questions, since it's dangerous for me to talk in the infirmary at the risk of harming the patients. Hopefully your device can change that"
Oct 27 00:37:09 <Knave>	"Ah, I have dabbled mildly in medicine, but it has yet to hold my interest for long." Emmett sweeps his hands behind his back again, and steps smartly to one side, "Thank you for the offer, but I think I shall dedicate my time to your commission. It was a pleasure to meet you, Ben. I will be in touch."
Oct 27 00:38:02 <DarnellJermaine>	Ben raises one of his large arms to wave goodbye and makes his way to the infirmary, excited at the prospect of being able to talk around the patients and staff inside the infirmary and with his fellow students.
Oct 27 00:39:20 <Knave>	-scene studied-