elias-magnusnt

[elias-magnusnt]

Trash panda

Okay okay, if you were a animal, what animal would you be?

hmmmm i think I'd be a dragon. do mythical creatures count? I don't care

[elias-magnusnt]

I don't want you to be lonely? Why is it that when I intentionally throw an employee into a dimension where they'll be forgotten forever I'm the bad guy, but then I'm also the bad guy when I keep you company?? I really can't win, uh. You guys are all so biased against me it's so tragic.

@elias-magnusnt Why do you do this.

[elias-magnusnt]

Since apparently this is the place to send in such things, consider this my request for a week off. Family emergency.

@ren-cormander-archival-intern

(ooc: it's funny to me to imagine all PTO requests being sent to his Tumblr... broadcast to the world...)

Of course. Take care. I'm sorry about your father.

[elias-magnusnt]

Since apparently this is the place to send in such things, consider this my request for a week off. Family emergency.

@ren-cormander-archival-intern

(ooc: it's funny to me to imagine all PTO requests being sent to his Tumblr... broadcast to the world...)

Of course. Take care. I'm sorry about your father.

[elias-magnusnt]

had to take your files for my research sorry i got hungry

It's okay you're not you when you're hungry...

[elias-magnusnt]

HAND ME THE PAPERS RIGHT NOW

he y da d uhhh wh at do es ins urance wit h the inst itute loo k li ke

Uhhh... Um. We don't really do that here?

[elias-magnusnt]

Please let me do them for you

he y da d uhhh wh at do es ins urance wit h the inst itute loo k li ke

Uhhh... Um. We don't really do that here?

[elias-magnusnt]

Oh, taxes!!

he y da d uhhh wh at do es ins urance wit h the inst itute loo k li ke

Uhhh... Um. We don't really do that here?

[elias-magnusnt]

That's it, except the Dread Powers were sort of in a way created and defined by human fears instead of always having been there. So most of the time, their manifestations won't look overly supernatural, really, but they still have an affect on the world all around you.

Yes, I am of the opinion knowledge is one of the ways to keep yourself safer. This won't come all at once, though. Maybe in ten years you'll be able to handle those sort of things. Your older self had learned to be careful, and still that didn't protect him enough.

It was a cursed book which regressed you, indeed. Don't worry, I love answering questions (especially if I can do it condescendingly. Though I suppose this doesn't really apply here) and as for visiting the Institute... I don't think Jonathan or Barnabas have much interest in hearing me ramble about those things for hours, ha. But I'm sure they'll be fine with letting me watch you for an hour or two.

I need to ask, are you being fed properly? Ketchup sandwiches are fine for adults I'm sure, but I believe growing children should get balanced meals, no matter how temporary their condition is. Actually, did they get you anything to eat at all?

Who are you and why have you been talking about me. Am I supposed to remember you? Sorry

—Jonah

Sorry if I signed it wrong

Hello, Jonah. My name is Elias Bouchard, and, indeed, I used to know you when you were... bigger. How are you doing? I imagine it must be quite distressing to be in such an unfamiliar environment all of a sudden.

[elias-magnusnt]

Well, is your issue related to anything supernatural? Because that is not covered by any policy, no! But it's fine, fax me the bill. We do have dental, though. Anything else goes through the NHS.

he y da d uhhh wh at do es ins urance wit h the inst itute loo k li ke

Uhhh... Um. We don't really do that here?

[elias-magnusnt]

Worried for me? How cute.

Alright, no problem.

Will you need help with your newfound child? Baby shower? God, I am entirely unprepared for this. What age even is he?

@elias-magnusnt

I'm pretty sure he can manage to shower on his own, but otherwise, some help would be great, I think. You know more than any of us on how to reverse the effect of that book, so you should work on that. We need to buy him new clothes, so we'd really appreciate if you paid for that, and, ah... He seems to be interested in the Institute.

I did not ask how old he is, but he seems to be around... 7? Maybe younger.

[elias-magnusnt]

he y da d uhhh wh at do es ins urance wit h the inst itute loo k li ke

Uhhh... Um. We don't really do that here?

[elias-magnusnt]

No, of course I'll try to not get turned back as well. That would be quite... problematic, though I'd like to see what Jon... nevermind. But I'd still prefer to at least supervise the process, I'm afraid it'll never get done in a timely manner otherwise. Or that someone else will fall under the effect of the book. Or both.

And you know, it's not like my expertise can just be replaced by any old fool with a master's in parapsychology. I'm quite good at what I do, and I know how to avoid... Most adverse effects. I'll be careful.

Well, I suppose this exchange of money works just as well without the intermediary, then.

Will you need help with your newfound child? Baby shower? God, I am entirely unprepared for this. What age even is he?

@elias-magnusnt

I'm pretty sure he can manage to shower on his own, but otherwise, some help would be great, I think. You know more than any of us on how to reverse the effect of that book, so you should work on that. We need to buy him new clothes, so we'd really appreciate if you paid for that, and, ah... He seems to be interested in the Institute.

I did not ask how old he is, but he seems to be around... 7? Maybe younger.

[elias-magnusnt]

So, the Dread Powers are essentially all that is terror and fear taken shape. They sometimes create strange and frightening events in our reality, which are fascinating to observe but also can be quite dangerous. I must be honest with you, Jonah, I'm quite scared you will be targetted by one of these given your natural curiosity and your lack of knowledge of these things. At least for now. May I ask you to be as careful as you can as long as you remain in this shape?

I have indeed dedicated my life to studying the supernatural, that's what we do over at the Institute. It'll be my pleasure to answer any questions you have, but you understand I'm not comfortable actually letting you into contact with our artefacts no matter how benign. We've never tested them on children, after all. I don't know how they might react.

Yes, I know you can do that, it's very cool. Did it a few times myself, I didn't want to be James anymore? So then, boom, I was Elias. Simple as that!

Your older self is the one who picked that name, I'm glad even a younger version of you appreciates it.

Who are you and why have you been talking about me. Am I supposed to remember you? Sorry

—Jonah

Sorry if I signed it wrong

Hello, Jonah. My name is Elias Bouchard, and, indeed, I used to know you when you were... bigger. How are you doing? I imagine it must be quite distressing to be in such an unfamiliar environment all of a sudden.

[elias-magnusnt]

Yes, I imagine the modern world must be quite fascinating for a mind like yours.

Ah, yes, Barnabas. By the way, did anyone give you a rundown on the Dread Powers and the other strange things you might see happen around you?

Whichever one you prefer, both are fine with me, though I'd prefer Elias. It's what everyone calls me, but I'd understand if it's not formal enough for you. Is there any particular way you'd like me to adress you?

Who are you and why have you been talking about me. Am I supposed to remember you? Sorry

—Jonah

Sorry if I signed it wrong

Hello, Jonah. My name is Elias Bouchard, and, indeed, I used to know you when you were... bigger. How are you doing? I imagine it must be quite distressing to be in such an unfamiliar environment all of a sudden.

[elias-magnusnt]

Who are you and why have you been talking about me. Am I supposed to remember you? Sorry

—Jonah

Sorry if I signed it wrong

Hello, Jonah. My name is Elias Bouchard, and, indeed, I used to know you when you were... bigger. How are you doing? I imagine it must be quite distressing to be in such an unfamiliar environment all of a sudden.

[elias-magnusnt]

That's... Not what I meant in the slightest but, alright, good to know. I've asked for the book, yes, we should be able to workshop a solution at least as long as I don't fall under its effects as well. That would be quite... Mh.

Do you even have a debit card, Jonathan?

Will you need help with your newfound child? Baby shower? God, I am entirely unprepared for this. What age even is he?

@elias-magnusnt

I'm pretty sure he can manage to shower on his own, but otherwise, some help would be great, I think. You know more than any of us on how to reverse the effect of that book, so you should work on that. We need to buy him new clothes, so we'd really appreciate if you paid for that, and, ah... He seems to be interested in the Institute.

I did not ask how old he is, but he seems to be around... 7? Maybe younger.