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[askprofessorcrane]

Hm.

I believe you.

I do agree, that given all the factors in place, trying to execute a means of escaping this rediculously exessive confinement you’re in at the moment in your typical manor would be an incautious task on your own. I cannot blame you for preferring to mull on ideas rather than engage in Russian roulette.

What a sticky situation indeed, I can understand why you would be reluctant to pester poor Tetch for his assistance on this matter, though it is a crying shame, because I am thinking he would indeed be the perfect tinker for that task!

How irritating that you are unable to approach him without appearing suspicious in the watchers eyes.

Nevertheless, a supposition comes to my mind; say hypothetically that someone unexpectedly were to... weasel their way inside from the outside, and remain undetected?

From there, it would be child’s play to unshackle Tetch, and then bring him to you so that he might take a looksie at that ugly neckbrace.

Oh, but it is difficult to fathom the possibility of an individual that would know you, Tetch and Bolton well enough, who would be familiar with you and with all your surroundings, who could put all those trains in motion in a reliant way.

If only there were two of you!

Over a Cup

@frightful-inquiries

Alright, Professor. There’s no doubt you’ve peaked my interest. Or... our interest, rather- I’m still getting used to the reality of multiple realities. It is an adjustment.

Accuse me of being conceited but I wholeheartedly agree with you- it certainly is not every day an opportunity such as this presents itself. It all feels rather ficticious, but I know unquestionably I’m not experiencing a delusion. Therefore I am invested already, I have many inquiries as do you I imagine, and as you claim we have little time to exchange them I suggest we begin!

I suppose I’ll initiate this banter, in questioning why you’re all locked up in that chicken coop? I can tell by that grisly uniform as well as that horrid shoebox of a chamber. Surely you do not plan on residing there for too long. It isn’t very snug.

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That mindless ape brings his plague across the realms, does he? That is exasperating. It’s also very adverse to hear your contemporary circumstances. My dearest condolences.

Additionally, I am not too certain how the calendar aligns in the timeline you reside compared to the one I do, but if it’s also Tuesday for you, and the Asulym menu is the same- I wish you good health and good luck with that rancid paste the staff calls ‘frozen yogurt’, that which the kitchen always regrettably serves for Tuesday dessert.

Mm... That necklace appears to be quite the little restraining device. I am without a doubt both equally irritated and impressed that Bolton, in any universe, managed to implement such a clever form of detainment. Bravo to the lug.

It cannot be too tough of a device to breach if Bolton is behind it, though I am not going to put behind myself the idea that you have indeed tried every option available to yourself.

Microcircuitry is deplorably beyond my vast area of expertise. An option that comes to mind instantly is consulting the assistance of Dr. Tetch, if he is also caged up in the dirty bolthole. That man could turn a stopwatch into a remote-control using a paperclip and a thimble.

However you’ve most likely already reached out to him to no avail, if you have run out of options?

Over a Cup

@frightful-inquiries

Alright, Professor. There’s no doubt you’ve peaked my interest. Or... our interest, rather- I’m still getting used to the reality of multiple realities. It is an adjustment.

Accuse me of being conceited but I wholeheartedly agree with you- it certainly is not every day an opportunity such as this presents itself. It all feels rather ficticious, but I know unquestionably I’m not experiencing a delusion. Therefore I am invested already, I have many inquiries as do you I imagine, and as you claim we have little time to exchange them I suggest we begin!

I suppose I’ll initiate this banter, in questioning why you’re all locked up in that chicken coop? I can tell by that grisly uniform as well as that horrid shoebox of a chamber. Surely you do not plan on residing there for too long. It isn’t very snug.

[askprofessorcrane]

Over a Cup

@frightful-inquiries

Alright, Professor. There’s no doubt you’ve peaked my interest. Or... our interest, rather- I’m still getting used to the reality of multiple realities. It is an adjustment.

Accuse me of being conceited but I wholeheartedly agree with you- it certainly is not every day an opportunity such as this presents itself. It all feels rather ficticious, but I know unquestionably I’m not experiencing a delusion. Therefore I am invested already, I have many inquiries as do you I imagine, and as you claim we have little time to exchange them I suggest we begin!

I suppose I’ll initiate this banter, in questioning why you’re all locked up in that chicken coop? I can tell by that grisly uniform as well as that horrid shoebox of a chamber. Surely you do not plan on residing there for too long. It isn’t very snug.

[askprofessorcrane]

....What?

[askprofessorcrane]

...Ah, I would suppose indeed, it is, yes.

You’ll have to forgive the confusion in my initial response to your- er- my approaching. The last time I “spoke to myself”, I was intoxicated while gazing at the mirror in the lavratory.

I was merely unsure with myself on wether or not I was stewed.

Pardon my asking, but what is it exactly that brings you to me?

...Hah, what an inane question. What draws me to myself? I can conjur up a list.

....What?

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....What?

[askprofessorcrane]

Hey prof, prior to Arkham, did you ever go to a psychiatrist as a patient?

Oh yes. Three separate times, as I recall.

Twice when I was still in grade school, and once when I was beginning as a university professor, but that was more of an intervention of sorts as I was quickly developing a dependency on alcohol in order to cope with my growing stress levels.

I had not exactly arranged the two first appointments myself... Those visits during grade school were somewhat requested and booked by four of my teachers at the time, who were- and I quote them directly- “Concerned about my behaviour”.

Needless to say, the grade school appointments went nowhere. Not because I was a stubborn child or anything of that sort- there was just simply naught to be concerned about.

Even now when I get shackled up at Arkham, I constantly get bombarded with utter quacksalvers insisting to me that I’m some sort of loon.

Nonsense...

[askprofessorcrane]

“One of only a handful of holidays in which getting absolutely inebriated is crucial to celebration. Have a good one!”

[askprofessorcrane]

Good evening, Dr. Crane! I wanted to ask if you’ve ever heard of the Sinestro Corps?

[askprofessorcrane]

........... Hm?

Oh- Oh! Yes! Thank you-

Th-This is for you, as a matter of fact! I took a little trek about town before dropping in to see you. I found something whimsy at the bookshop that reminded me of you-

Consider it an Un-Birthday present, if you‘d like!

Oh, Jonathan! What a pleasant surprise; I wasn’t expecting you to visit. It’s nice to know you were thinking of me.

I’ll go make you a cup, but in the mean time, care to tell me what’s in that bag of yours?

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Wanna watch a movie some time? Just like friends. You can choose whichever you want! I can bring popcorn.📽🎬

Well, mysterious stranger- as lovely as that proposal sounds, I am quite busy these coming evenings. Perhaps I will take you up on your offer another time in the near future, when my schedule is not swamped, and I am certain you aren’t a narc.

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Aaah, you would expect me to profess my adoration for Krueger, of course, as our aesthetics and palettes are quite similar, wouldn’t you agree?

Yes, I am an enormous fan of Wes Craven’s filmography. His work on the Scream series, as well as his lesser known films such as The Last House On The Left- they are all most worth a viewing. Especially with an easily startled guest!

I enjoy a good thriller focusing on the supernatural. The Exorcist series is an all-time favourite. Poltergeist as well- and Trick-or-Treat! But sometimes a good, simple classic is preferred, Psycho is a lovely choice.

Though, my favourite horror antagonist would have to be the great Micheal Myers. My reasoning being simply how intriguing his character is. The way he tilts his head in curiosity after ending the life of his victim, as if he finds their demise fascinating. That is terrifying!

[askprofessorcrane]

Did you wear gloves over your gloves to go out?

Mind your business.

[askprofessorcrane]

hasn't it been proven that people who use like or um are more intelligent because they're filler words while they're thinking about what they're going to say more or something

And who said it had anything to do with intelligence? You assume that I am purely attracted to smarts? By god.

Also, your poor attempt to wheedle me went even further south when you ended this message with “or something”.

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I do not, nor am I looking for anyone. But frankly, I don’t figure that would be any of your business even if I was.

Someone who is not opposed to having relations with a person holding a criminal record?

Joshing aside, I don’t consider myself too picky. Preferably someone around my age, for certain, who wouldn’t get in the way of my work when I need to focus. I do have a “thing” as they say- for long, dark hair... I would revere someone who shares my interest in the arts- especially the literate arts, including (but not limited to) the works of King, Stoker and Machen... Someone I could take out dancing, and later enjoy a movie with them, comfortably sit back and together be enamoured with the cinematic works of Clive Barker... though hopefully they also wouldn’t mind a grim sense of humour from time to time, so we could also laugh at a shabby slasher horror film together on an off day.

Finally, not a necessary factor, but... someone who doesn’t use too many “like”s and “um”s per sentence. I cannot stand people who speak like that.

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Oh, as always! My unparalleled genius is never at rest!

I am currently looking to run a few tests in order to figure out a little something- though it will be difficult locating wiling subjects for running said tests, as per usual. Of course I have no desire to be very public about my arrangements in case some devious Dark Knight potentially has notifications active from this particular blog.

Ah, speaking of the good doctor Tetch-

I’ll be back very soon!