voice!testing this guy for funsies :3 (canon is perception)

[hopelesssemantic]

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hang on. Let's just -- let's just take this slow, alright? You're putting me in an awkward situation here and the last thing I need is to come off even more neurotic than I already am. [Beat. Waves a hand dismissively.] Forget I said that, don't get any ideas.

Just do me a favor and let me stick to my schedule, let me keep up with work and... everything - everything will be fine. [Keep telling yourself that, Daniel.]

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[ihearyouthink]

Welcome, Dr. Pierce.

[Yes, the man in the wheelchair knows your name.]

[hopelesssemantic]

[Daniel falters briefly at the mention of his name, hesitating for half a second. It isn't that unusual that someone outside of the university might recognize him; he's certainly had his face printed on enough dust jackets and his name tacked on to enough scientific journals to attract at least a little notoriety.] Thanks, I guess. Can't exactly say I'm thrilled - [You could at least try to sound enthusiastic, Daniel.] - kinda the opposite, actually, but thanks.

[ihearyouthink]

[He offers a handshake.]

Professor Charles Xavier. It's a distinct pleasure to meet a scientist of your caliber, despite the unfortunate circumstances.

[genie_lady]

[tedious sigh, work is soooooo boring]

You worry like an old woman, you worry too much sahib. One must have some fun while they're here.

[hopelesssemantic]

[A little too quickly~] You - you'll have to forgive me for saying it but judging from that getup, you and I obviously have very different definitions of what constitutes as fun. [Ugh. Daniel. You really need to think before you speak.] I mean, I'd really like to be at home right now. [Where it's familiar, where it's safe.] But instead I'm... here. It just doesn't sit well with me.

[genie_lady]

[Latching onto that idea and running with it.] Where is home, sahib?? We could go there right now! [Her arms already folded and ready to blink them away once he gives the word.] You would only need to wish for it. Those are the rules.